Indianapolis Colts Player Spotlight: Safety Cam Bynum

The Minnesota Vikings drafted Bynum out of the University of California with the 125th-overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft.

Bynum was eased into action during his rookie season, playing 14 games, earning three starts, and compiling 28 tackles, one interception, and three pass breakups.

However, after the 2022 season, Bynum was a pure starter for the Vikings' defense and looked great as a leader in the secondary.

From 2022 to 2024, Bynum started all 51 games, put up 299 tackles, four fumble recoveries, and seven interceptions.

It wasn't just his excellent on-field play, but also the unique celebrations he brought to the table upon making key plays for Minnesota.

Once Bynum became a free agent after three great seasons as a starter, the Colts came knocking, and they are better for the effort.

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Bynum was awarded a robust four-year, $60 million deal during the 2025 offseason ($26 million guaranteed).

Immediately, Bynum slotted in with Anarumo's defense. Even in Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins, Bynum picked off quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and never looked back.

He followed this up with an incredible celebration to show the fans what was ahead.

With another 17 starts, Bynum was consistent, thorough, and efficient as a safety in the Colts' secondary.

Per Pro Football Focus, Bynum logged the following grades out of 98 eligible safeties through 1,104 snaps:

• 70.3 overall (25th)
• 77.0 run defense (21st)
• 67.0 coverage (34th)

Bynum also set a career-high with four interceptions and three tackles for loss. Regardless of what was happening, Bynum always seemed to be around the football, ready to make plays.

At just 27, Bynum looks like he's in his prime with plenty of great football ahead with the Colts.

Outlook with Colts

Bynum was electric for the Colts in 2025, giving Indianapolis an underrated safety duo with Cross.

The future is incredibly promising for Bynum with the Colts, and since it appears like Anarumo will stay with the team as the defensive coordinator, it gives him another year with a scheme that he blossomed in.

Bynum will look to continue being a key cog for Indy's stop troops as the franchise embarks on a monumental 2026 season.

The chips are all in for the Colts, and success must be attained to avoid monumental change on all fronts.

We'll see what Chris Ballard does to upgrade the defense, whether through free agency or the NFL draft, to help a player like Bynum.

Regardless, one thing is for certain: Bynum is an overlooked leader for this team that gives so much added energy to the franchise, on and off the field.