LB Anthony Walker
Another player entering a contract year, Walker is an interesting case. He’s a strong leader at the MIKE position in the middle of the defense. He’s a solid run defender and while he has coverage limitations, he’s done well since taking over as the starter in 2018. But entering a contract year, he has some strong competition.
The Colts spent a third-round pick on Bobby Okereke in 2019. He showed a lot of promise during his rookie campaign and his second-half numbers show he gained more trust with the coaching staff. Seeing as he’s more the typical linebacker to have success in the Colts’ defensive scheme, Okereke could emerge as a starter at some point in the season.
Walker has proven to be an excellent communicator, leader and run defender for the Colts. He isn’t going to give away the job all that easily. But Okereke is a better athlete, has more range and more upside in coverage than Walker.
His 2020 season will be an interesting one, but Walker is going to have to fight to keep Okereke from stealing his starting role.