When Harry Crider reminisces about the Indianapolis Colts’ glory days, his first thoughts don’t drift to Peyton Manning, or Marvin Harrison or Edgerrin James or Dwight Freeney.
He thinks instead of Jeff Saturday, the franchise’s longtime, legendary center. Saturday was the standard for the position while Crider was growing up as a diehard fan in Columbus, Ind., and soon, the former IU offensive lineman hopes to get his shot in the league alongside the kind of linemen he’s long admired.
Although Crider is no lock to be selected in this week’s NFL Draft, he could receive an opportunity to prove himself as a priority free agent after the seven-round event concludes on Saturday.