Through roughly the first week of 2025 Pro Bowl voting, three members of the Indianapolis Colts rank amongst the top 10 in votes at their respective position groups.
At the guard position, Quenton Nelson comes in at No. 10, while Nick Cross is No. 4 among strong safeties. Zaire Franklin is the No. 2 inside linebacker.
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In both the run and passing games, Nelson is playing at a high level this season. According to PFF’s pass-blocking efficiency metric, Nelson ranks 14th out of 79 eligible guards while ranking sixth in run-blocking grade.
Cross’ development, meanwhile, has provided needed stability to the safety position this season–a group that came into 2024 with major question marks. Cross has settled into the strong safety role with Julian Blackmon playing deep, and ranks second in tackles this season out of all defenders.
That tackling ability is showing up in coverage as well, where he is holding pass-catchers to just 8.5 yards per attempt and limiting YAC. He’s also accumulated a team-high two interceptions.
With Cross at No. 2 in the NFL in total tackles, Franklin is first on that list with 135 on the season. He’s also forced 13 pressures and forced one interception and three pass breakups.
In addition to the Pro Bowl recognizing the top players from each position group, but oftentimes, many players have bonuses in their contracts that can be earned through making a Pro Bowl.
The NFC and AFC Pro Bowl rosters will be determined by the fans, coaches, and players, with each group’s vote counting as one-third towards determining who makes each team.
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(This story was updated because an earlier version provided an inaccuracy.)
