The Indianapolis Colts have a young, but talented secondary ready to take the next step in 2024.
secondary is going into the 2024 season with aspirations to improve from a rough campaign in 2023. While the most known name for the cornerbacks is veteran and former Pro Bowler are the notable ones who follow and must step up big to help Indy's defensive as a whole.who is the most intriguing of the young corners, and walking into year two, he'll be expected to be a starting-level performer on the outside for Gus Bradley.JuJu Brents. Brents should break out as long as he’s healthy.
Arthur mentions Brents's ongoing injuries that held him back during his rookie campaign. Last year, due to the setbacks, Brents only had nine games played but showed impact ability defensively. Brents finished his rookie season with 43 tackles, six passes defended, a fumble forced, and an interception.
As Arthur also brings up, Brents has elite athleticism and length for a defensive back. Brents had multiple instances where he showcased fantastic physicality and tenacity in coverage, giving issues to many wideouts. For physical coverage and zone schemes, Brents is a perfect fit. He struggled with faster receivers and route-running technicians, but Brents also played just over half the regular season games and desperately needed on-field reps to learn.
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