History of Nick Cross (American football) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 11, 2026

Nick Cross is an American football safety currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL. He played college football at the University of Maryland for the Maryland Terrapins.

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September 10, 2001: Nicolas Cross's Birth

On September 10, 2001, Nicolas Cross was born. He is now a professional football safety for the Washington Commanders.

2019: Cross began playing at Maryland

In 2019, Cross began his college football career at the University of Maryland.

2019: Participation in Army All-American Bowl

In 2019, Cross participated in the Army All-American Bowl during his time at DeMatha Catholic High School.

2021: Honorable Mention All-Big Ten

In 2021, Cross concluded his career at Maryland and was voted Honorable Mention All-Big Ten for the third consecutive season.

May 13, 2022: Cross Signs with Colts

On May 13, 2022, Nicolas Cross signed a four-year, $5.06 million rookie contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including an $864,100 signing bonus.

September 11, 2022: NFL Regular Season Debut

On September 11, 2022, Cross made his professional regular season debut for the Indianapolis Colts against the Houston Texans, recording four solo tackles in a 20-20 tie after overtime.

November 7, 2022: Colts fire Head Coach

On November 7, 2022, the Colts fired head coach Frank Reich, and Jeff Saturday was appointed interim head coach.

2022: Cross Enters NFL Draft

After the 2021 season, Cross decided to forgo his senior year and enter the 2022 NFL draft.

2022: NFL Scouting Combine

In 2022, Cross participated in the NFL Scouting Combine and recorded the fastest 40-yard dash time among safeties, clocking in at 4.34 seconds.

2022: Cross Drafted to the NFL

In 2022, Nicolas Cross was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts, marking the beginning of his NFL career.

2022: Cross drafted by Indianapolis Colts

In 2022, Nicolas Cross was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round (96th overall) of the NFL draft after a trade with the Denver Broncos.

December 16, 2023: First Career Interception

On December 16, 2023, Nicolas Cross recorded his first career interception on a pass attempt by Mitchell Trubisky to George Pickens in the Colts' 30–13 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.