The Indianapolis Colts selected Cincinnati wide receiver Alec Pierce with the No. 53 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft.
After trading their initial pick in the second round to the Minnesota Vikings, the Colts also added an extra third-round pick at No. 77 overall.
Going into the draft, the wide receiver position was their biggest need. Adding a complement to Michael Pittman Jr. was necessary and they added some serious speed and upside with Pierce.
Here’s the scouting report from Draft Wire on Pierce:
“Pierce is a physical downfield threat with enough polish and experience to make an immediate impact at the next level. His combination of natural hands, impressive athleticism, and a willingness to make contested catches should earn rave reviews from coaches and quarterbacks alike. He’ll be a mismatch at the goal line, and teams will be eager to see if they can develop the other areas of his game to make him a more complete player. A deep receiver class could keep him on the board longer than he should, which could give some team a bargain in the middle rounds.”
Pierce is a fantastic fit for the Colts and a player who could make an immediate impact on the offensive side of the ball.
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