Signing undrafted rookie cornerback Johnathan Edwards out of Tulane was a clear priority for the Indianapolis Colts.
Signing undrafted rookie cornerback Johnathan Edwards out of Tulane was a clear priority for the Indianapolis Colts based on the amount of guaranteed money they gave him.
According to Over the Cap, Edwards received, in total, $280,000 guaranteed, with $30,000 of that coming as a signing bonus and the other $250,000 in guaranteed money.
For some added context, the $72,500 that running back Ulysses Bentley received was the second-most among Colts‘ UDFAs, and only five of Indianapolis’ UDFAs received more than $50,000 in guaranteed money.
Edwards measures in at 6-01, weighs 201 pounds, and ran a 4.42-second 40 during the pre-draft process. Following three seasons at Indiana State, Edwards transferred and played the 2024 season at Tulane.
At the FBS level, he allowed a completion rate of just 54% and only 8.6 yards per catch on 26 targets, according to PFF.
Quarterbacks had a passer rating of just 66.3 when targeting him. Most of Edwards’ snaps came as an outside corner, but he does have some nickel and box experience.
“Head coach Jon Sumrall reported that Edwards is one of the fastest players on the team, if not the fastest,” wrote Maddy Hudak of Tulane on SI. “Edwards had several standout moments chasing down explosive plays to save touchdowns last season.”
Edwards joins a reshaped Colts’ cornerback room that now includes Charvarius Ward, Corey Ballentine, and Justin Walley, along with Kenny Moore, Jaylon Jones, JuJu Brents, and Sam Womack.