The Indianapolis Colts announced that they signed 12 undrafted free agents following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL draft. Let’s take a closer look at these players and highlight why each could make a potential roster push.
Up next is Wisconsin safety Austin Brown.
Profile
Austin Brown’s Wisconsin bio
Quick breakdown
Brown played 1,528 defensive snaps over four seasons at Wisconsin, with 672 of those snaps coming last year. He has experience playing deep safety, in the box, and at the nickel. Brown generated seven pass breakups over the last three years and allowed 10.5 yards per catch in coverage over his career. He had a missed tackle rate of 12%, according to PFF. Brown is an experienced special teams contributor, with 441 career snaps.
Austin Brown’s athletic profile
Scouting report on Austin Brown
“Brown is well-built and features good play strength. He’s an explosive athlete, but he’s missing the desired instincts in coverage, which might explain his lack of ball production. He has good top-end speed and range from the hash. He’s a physical striker and can be a full-stop tackler, but inconsistent angles to the ball turn into missteps that lead to explosive plays. His size, athletic profile and potential on special teams give him a chance to compete for a roster spot.” – Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
Can S Austin Brown make a roster push with the Colts?
Brown is a terrific athlete, providing the Colts with some additional upside to potentially tap into. He does, however, find himself at a bit of a crowded position. Cam Bynum, AJ Haulcy, Jonathan Owens, Juanyeh Thomas, and Hunter Wohler already account for five roster spots. Brown’s ability to help on special teams right away and across multiple phases will play a key role in him making a potential roster push.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Colts UDFA profiles: Can S Austin Brown make 53-man roster push?
Reporting by Paul Bretl, Colts Wire / Colts Wire
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