2024 Receiving Stats
REC
32
YDS
514
TD
2
AVG
16.1
TAR
65
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Pierce has averaged 554 yards and two touchdowns in his two years with the Colts. In each year, the quarterback play has been questionable. In his career, the receiver has been frequently used as a deep threat. That’s a role that Pierce could retain in 2024. However, the team drafted Adonai Mitchell, and if the rookie has a solid training camp, it may be a formality that Mitchell takes over the starting role and relegates Pierce to No. 4 receiver duties. If Pierce somehow holds onto the starting role and Anthony Richardson stays healthy, Pierce has the potential to build on his early-career numbers. Ultimately, it would seem that Mitchell will win the starting role at some point. As a result, Pierce may not be in position to see regular targets. Read Past Outlooks
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Could take Downs' spot Week 1
Pierce is set to play an increased role Sunday against the Texans, as JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports that Josh Downs (ankle) has been ruled out.
ANALYSIS
Pierce is the top candidate to start on the outside opposite Michael Pittman, as rookie second-round pick Adonai Mitchell is likely to play primarily in the slot. Pierce has seen plenty of playing time in his first two seasons but often has been used as a decoy to stretch the field without getting substantial target volume, as he finished short of 600 receiving yards and scored only two touchdowns in each campaign.
Pierce is the top candidate to start on the outside opposite Michael Pittman, as rookie second-round pick Adonai Mitchell is likely to play primarily in the slot. Pierce has seen plenty of playing time in his first two seasons but often has been used as a decoy to stretch the field without getting substantial target volume, as he finished short of 600 receiving yards and scored only two touchdowns in each campaign.
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Measurables Review
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How do Alec Pierce's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 3"Weight
211 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.41 secShuttle Time
4.28 secCone Drill
7.13 secVertical Jump
40.5 inBroad Jump
129 inHand Length
9.00 inArm Length
33.00 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2022
Pierce started 12 of his 16 games as a second-round rookie last year and accounted for nearly as many deep targets (15) as every other Colts wideout combined (18). He caught seven of those for 243 yards and a TD, demonstrating his 4.41 speed at times, but managed only 350 yards on his 63 targets within 20 yards of the line of scrimmage. And while he'll soon play with strong-armed rookie Anthony Richardson -- possibly Week 1 -- it's unclear if Richardson has the accuracy or Pierce the route-running skills to turn it into a potent connection. The 6-3 wideout at least is in good position to retain a perimeter starting role across from Michael Pittman, as third-round rookie Josh Downs and free-agent signing Isaiah McKenzie mostly figure to compete for slot snaps.
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Early chemistry with Richardson
Pierce caught both of his targets for 31 yards in Thursday's 27-14 preseason win over the Bengals.
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Starting role in preseason opener
Pierce started at wide receiver along with Adonai Mitchell and Michael Pittman in Sunday's preseason loss to Denver. He didn't have a reception on one target.
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Listed as co-starter at No. 3 WR
Pierce and rookie Adonai Mitchell are listed as co-starters at the third wide receiver spot on the Colts' first unofficial depth chart.
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Splitting reps at No. 3 WR
Pierce and rookie Adonai Mitchell have rotated playing time between the first- and second-team offenses through the first week of training camp, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
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Over his foot issue
Pierce (foot) is participating in practice at training camp this week, 105.7 The Fan's Kevin Bowen reports.
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Likely to slide down depth chart
Pierce is competing for a starting role against rookie second-round pick Adonai Mitchell, who impressed in practice Tuesday by catching two red-zone touchdowns, according to Stephen Holder of ESPN.com.
ANALYSIS
Michael Pittman is the Colts' top wide receiver, and Josh Downs is likely to start as well coming off a 771-yard rookie season. Pierce recorded 593 receiving yards as a rookie in 2022 and 514 in his second NFL campaign last season. If Mitchell can build off his strong start at camp, Pierce is likely to be the odd man out in three-receiver sets.
Michael Pittman is the Colts' top wide receiver, and Josh Downs is likely to start as well coming off a 771-yard rookie season. Pierce recorded 593 receiving yards as a rookie in 2022 and 514 in his second NFL campaign last season. If Mitchell can build off his strong start at camp, Pierce is likely to be the odd man out in three-receiver sets.