Indianapolis Colts GM Chris Ballard addressed several big-time needs on Day 2 of the NFL Draft.
NFL draft analyst Chad Reuter gave the Colts an A- for the selections of wide receiver Alec Pierce, tight end Jelani Woods, offensive tackle Bernhard Raimann and safety Nick Cross.
In Pierce, the Colts are getting a perfect compliment for third-year wideout Michael Pittman Jr. Pierce can immediately step in as the “Z” receiver, and his 4.4 speed at 6’3” can create problems for opposing cornerbacks.
As a senior for Cincinnati, Pierce garnered 884 receiving yards and caught eight touchdowns, averaging 17 yards per catch.