Colts select Alec Pierce in Round 2 of NFL draft
The Indianapolis Colts selected Cincinnati wide receiver Alec Pierce in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, No. 53 overall.
Pierce addresses a major need for the Colts, who lack established pass-catchers behind Michael Pittman. Like Pittman, Pierce has good size for the position and does well to high-point the ball.
Pierce is Indianapolis' first draft pick in 2022. The Colts sent their first-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles as part of the Carson Wentz trade in 2021. The team then gave its original second-round pick to the Washington Commanders when it sent the quarterback packing this offseason.
Scouting profile: Alec Pierce
| School | Height | Weight | 40 time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 6'3 | 211 | 4.41 |
Pierce is a long-term project who can initially contribute as a field-stretcher thanks to his size, acceleration, body control, and contested-catch prowess. But make no mistake: He's a raw talent with limited route-running skills and a surprising lack of college stats. Pierce is a depth piece with an outside shot to become a starter down the road.