The Indianapolis Colts found a wide receiver prospect in Alec Pierce during the 2022 NFL draft that checked nearly every box during the process leading up to the big weekend.
With Michael Pittman Jr. entrenched in the WR1 role, the Colts have a wide receiver room that doesn’t have much experience. The amount of upside is plentiful, but development will be key for the rest of the room to make an impact in 2022.
That’s partly why Pierce is such a great fit for the Colts. Though he still has some development of his own to go through, Pierce should compete right away for the complementary role opposite Pittman Jr. in the offense. He can work both on the outside and in the slot, though head coach Frank Reich prefers the former.
Here’s what the draft analysts had to say about Pierce before the Colts made the pick at No. 53 overall: