Alec Pierce

Alec Pierce earned solid Day 2 draft capital with the Indianapolis Colts, but I'd be hard-pressed to admit I like the landing spot with Matt Ryan. Pierce figures to slide-into that vertical field-stretching role for the Colts vacated by veteran T.Y. Hilton based on the rookie's speed and vertical profile from his college career at Cincinnati. But how valuable of a role is that with the team committed to both Jonathan Taylor and Michael Pittman Jr. as the clear touch hogs of the offense. Not to mention, Ryan's deep ball rate (9.1%) ranked 32nd out of 38 qualifying quarterbacks in 2021.

Alec Pierce signs rookie contract with Colts

The Indianapolis Colts announced Monday that they have signed their 2022 2nd round pick, WR Alec Pierce to a rookie contract

Fantasy Impact

Pierce had an early breakout age at Cincinnati and was a big contributor to the Bearcats’ College Football Playoff run in 2021. In his last season at Cincinnati, Pierce recorded 884 receiving yards and 8 TDs while functioning as a large and fast downfield threat. Pierce will compete with the often injured Paris Campbell and Ashton Dulin for a starting WR spot and the opportunity to play alongside WR Michael Pittman. The Colts acquired veteran QB Matt Ryan this offseason in hopes of elevating a passing attack to better compliment the team's strong running game, and Pierce’s early development may play a key role in making that vision a reality.