Indianapolis Colts rookie cornerback Micah Abraham was ranked as the number one rookie in the first preseason games by Pro Football Focus.
on Sunday afternoon in a performance highlighted by a forced fumble and recovery for a 45-yard touchdown in the third quarter.for his breakout performance. Drafted in the 6th round back in March, the Marshall alum took snaps in the nickel position behindWhat happens next for the Colts? Don't miss out on any news and analysis! Take a second andAs a slightly undersized corner , the slot receiver is likely to be the best matchup on the field for Abraham.
The 23-year-old finished his day with six total tackles along with a takeaway that was "not surprising" according to defensive coordinator Gus Bradley. “I think he's a guy – you're right. Chris Ballard, when we talked to the scouts about him – was that he was a ballhawk and he had the ability to bring the ball back to the sideline. So, to see that actually happen is not surprising, and it was almost like it confirmed what our thoughts were.
As the season inches closer, the Colts still have a few questions lingering in their secondary. None of the starting cornerback positions are set in stone, so Abraham could easily sneak his way into some more reps.this weekend would be huge for Abraham's stock and could give him a nearly guaranteed spot on the 53-man team.
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