3 years agoIndianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Alec Pierce appears to be in the lead for the second starting receiver role opposite Michael Pittman Jr. heading into training camp. Kevin Hickey of Colts Wire stated, "The No. 52 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft should be competing for a starting role right away. In fact, the starting role opposite Michael Pittman Jr. is likely Pierce's to lose going into training camp. It may take some time before his production catches up simply given the learning curve for rookie wide receivers, but Pierce should be competing for the second-most targets in the offense right off the bat." The obvious (and perhaps only) competition for this starting role would be wide receiver Parris Campbell, who has been plagued by injuries over his three years in the league. There were a total of seven wide receivers selected in Round 2 of the NFL draft, and while the 22-year-old Pierce may not flash the upside of others he could realistically win the most snaps among all of them in 2021.--Dessy John
Source: Kevin Hickey