Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo was the Dolphins' defensive backs coach when Xavien Howard was drafted

Anarumo on Howard: 'He can go get that ball'

Howard received a 1-year, $5 million deal from the Colts

INDIANAPOLIS — Lou Anarumo has known Xavien Howard for a long time.

Anarumo, the new Colts defensive coordinator, was Miami’s defensive backs coach when Howard entered the draft cycle in 2016.

He spent months getting to know the Baylor cornerback’s game.

“The one thing that always jumped off the tape at me when he was at Baylor, the reason he was drafted so high is he can go get the ball,” Anarumo said. “He’s proven that throughout his NFL career, that he’s been an elite interceptor.”

Howard lived up to that reputation at the height of his powers. Need a break? Play the

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