Let’s take a closer look at this Indianapolis Colts team as we go player-by-player through the roster. Up next is CB JuJu Brents.
With offseason programs now behind us, we will be getting a jump start on our training camp preview by going player-by-player through the Indianapolis Colts’ 91-man roster.
Going alphabetically, up next is cornerback JuJu Brents.
JuJu Brents’ profileHeight: 6-3Weight: 198Age: 25NFL experience: 2 seasonsCollege: Kansas StateNo. 292024 Snap count totalsDefense: 68Special teams: 52024 PFF gradesDefense: 55.6Special teams: 60.12024 Season Review
After appearing in only nine regular season games during his rookie season in 2023, Brents, unfortunately, dealt with another injury for much of the 2024 season.
An MCL injury that Brents sustained in the Colts‘ season opener last year against Houston landed him on injured reserve until Week 18, Indianapolis’ regular season finale against Jacksonville. A groin injury in that game would then limit Brents to only six defensive snaps.
Looking ahead to the 2025 season
Brents, along with Jaylon Jones, Justin Walley, and potentially others, will be competing for the starting outside cornerback position opposite of Charvarius Ward. While there will be a starter on paper, I do think that we could see some mixing and matching here from Lou Anarumo, depending upon who the opponent is and what the matchup dictates.
This is going to be a more aggressive Colts’ defense in this new scheme, and it’s a play style that Brents believes suits his skill set quite well. However, the big thing for Brents, as Shane Steichen said, is staying healthy and on the football field.
Although he is now entering his third NFL season, due to injuries, he’s still a relatively inexperienced player in terms of in-game reps. So when it comes to earning playing time in this new-look defense, being on the practice field is vital.
“He’s been good,” Steichen said of Brents this offseason. “Sticky in coverage. Obviously, has been battling injuries through his career, so hopefully this is a clear slate for him, going into this season, into this training camp, and staying healthy is going to be the biggest thing for him.”