ALEC PIERCE NEWS

Rookie Watch: Colts Pleased With Bernhard Raimann, Alec Pierce's Preseason Debuts Members of the Colts' rookie class got their first taste of preseason action last weekend in Buffalo, and will be challenged this week with...

AUGUST 17, 2022 • COLTS.COM

Two receptions in preseaon debut Pierce had two receptions for 27 yards on three targets in Saturday's preseason loss to Buffalo. He began the game as a starting receiver when the Colts opened in a three-receiver...

Impact Pierce made both his receptions with the second team offense as he stayed on the field after Matt Ryan left after four series. Saturday's game showed he's set to be a significant part of the offense right away even if he comes off the field in two-receiver sets (as has frequently been the case in training camp).

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Locked On Colts: Revisiting Biggest Training Camp Battles On the latest episode of Locked On Colts, rookie tight end Drew Ogletree has become one of the group’s most dangerous players. Cornerback St...

AUGUST 5, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Running with starters Pierce has mostly worked with the first-team offense in training camp, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pierce and Parris Campbell are getting most of the reps alongside No. 1 receiver Michael Pittman, while Ashton Dulin reportedly has a solid lead for the No. 4 job. Keefer notes that Pierce has made a strong impression with his speed and contested catches, but the second-round pick also has shown his youth with frequent mistakes, which is probably to be expected in a complicated offense where the coach wants his wide receivers to know the routes and alignments for each of the three receiver spots. Given the current grouping, Pierce likely will take most of the Z receiver snaps, with Pittman the X and Campbell getting most of the slot work. Dulin is the potential spoiler, or at least a well-versed injury replacement.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Colts WR Alec Pierce Undergoes Trial by Fire to Begin NFL Career The rookie is getting a crash course in the NFL from some of the sharpest football minds over the last decade.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Colts WR Alec Pierce Undergoes Trial by Fire to Begin NFL Career The rookie is getting a crash course in the NFL from some of the sharpest football minds over the last decade.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Alec Pierce: 2022 Training Camp, August 3 Wide receiver Alex Pierce meets with the media following practice day 5 at Colts Training Camp, presented by Koorsen Fire & Security.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • COLTS.COM

Reggie Wayne Reveals Key to WR Alec Pierce's Success Indianapolis Colts wide receiver coach Reggie Wayne reveals the key to rookie Alec Pierce’s success.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Locked On Colts: Alec Pierce Raises Stock in Training Camp Week 1 On the latest episode of Locked On Colts, the guys review the Colts’ first week of training camp, how certain players have increased their s...

AUGUST 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Begins with second unit Pierce began training camp primarily working with the second-team offense with Parris Campbell working with the starters, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact This isn't a surprise since the oft-injured veteran Campbell is healthy for the moment and Pierce is a rookie (2022 2nd-round pick) who will need to earn his way into the starting lineup. Still, it's Campbell who is starting in two-receiver sets. Pierce still has a ton of upside due to his size and speed (6-foot-3 and 211 pounds with 4.41 speed) and should at a minimum get plenty of usage in three-receiver sets. Pierce is also healthy as camp begins after missing some time in spring practices with an undisclosed ailment.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Colts camp observations: Rookies Nick Cross, Alec Pierce offer tantalizing glimpses Yannick Ngakoue and Matt Ryan made good first impressions, the battle at backup running back is already underway and a handful of defenders...

JULY 27, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM

Colts' Rookie the Subject of Bold Prediction Bleacher Report makes the bold prediction that Colts rookie wide receiver Alec Pierce will win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

JULY 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Locked On Colts Debates Whether Alec Pierce or Parris Campbell Will Finish Second in Receiving On the latest episode of Locked On Colts, Jake and Zach debate which wide receiver and tight ends will finish next behind the studs, and how...

JULY 6, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Alec Pierce: 2022 Media Day View highlights from rookie Alec Pierce's media day for the upcoming Colts season.

JUNE 24, 2022 • COLTS.COM

Colts' First Pick to Attend NFLPA Rookie Premiere This Week Colts rookie wide receiver Alec Pierce will attend the NFLPA Rookie Premiere event in Los Angeles this weekend.

MAY 18, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Colts' First Pick to Attend NFLPA Rookie Premiere This Week Colts rookie wide receiver Alec Pierce will attend the NFLPA Rookie Premiere event in Los Angeles this weekend.

MAY 18, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Colts' Second-Round Pick Alec Pierce Signs Contract Colts second-round draft pick Alec Pierce has signed his rookie contract with the team.

MAY 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Back at practice Pierce (undisclosed) is participating in Saturday's rookie minicamp practice, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact The Colts didn't specify what caused Pierce to leave Friday's practice early, so we're left assuming the 2022 second-round pick was dealing with a case of dehydration, which was hinted at by coach Frank Reich. The Cincinnati product is expected to compete for a starting WR spot opposite Michael Pittman.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Friday's practice early Pierce (undisclosed) left Friday's rookie minicamp practice early, but Colts head coach Frank Reich said the concern level is low, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin rep...

Impact Reich speculated that Pierce may have been dealing with dehydration, but he didn't elaborate on the issue. The Colts will likely be extremely cautious with their second-round pick, who could carve out a sizable role across from Michael Pittman during his rookie campaign.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Insider: Colts got Risky with WR Alec Pierce NFL Insider Jeremy Fowler with an Indianapolis Colts draft nugget on new wide receiver Alec Pierce.

MAY 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Becomes Indy's first pick of 2022 The Colts selected Pierce in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 53rd overall.

Impact Pierce becomes Indianapolis' first selection of this draft and he fills an immediate need. The Cincinnati product was the alpha of the Bearcats' receiving corps and commanded a 22 percent target share in 2021, which he converted into 52 grabs for 884 yards and eight touchdowns with a 10.4 YPT average. Pierce boosted his stock with a standout combine performance where he checked in at 6-foot-3 and 211 pounds with 4.41 speed and a 40.5-inch vertical. Having Pierce opposite Michael Pittman gives Matt Ryan a pair of tall vertical threats on the outside.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE