How he joined the Colts: Selected in the 5th round (No. 164 overall) of 2019 NFL Draft
2022 by the numbers:
- 17 games (5 starts)
- 314 defensive snaps
- 384 special teams snaps
- 63 tackles
- 7 TFLs
- 2 forced fumbles
- 2 pass break-ups
- 1 QB hit
- 1 sack
Career stats (2019-2022):
- 61 games (6 starts)
- 494 defensive snaps
- 1,021 special teams snaps
- 110 tackles
- 8 TFLs
- 3 forced fumbles
- 3 pass break-ups
- 1 QB hit
- 1 sack
What you need to know
Speed played well as the sam linebacker when the Colts' were in their base 4-3 defense, and his 82.8 run defense grade ranked eighth among linebackers in 2022. He also led the Colts in special teams snaps and tied for second on the team with eight special teams tackles.
A look back at some of the best shots of linebacker E.J. Speed from the 2022 season.
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