Alec Pierce

Alec Pierce

23-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Indianapolis Colts
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a four-year, $6.6 million contract with the Colts in May of 2022.
Held catchless in season finale
WRIndianapolis Colts
January 10, 2024
Pierce went without a reception on four targets in Saturday's 23-19 loss to the Texans.
ANALYSIS
Pierce was held without a catch for the second time this season in what has been an underwhelming campaign for the 23-year-old. In 17 games, the second-year wideout finished the season with 32 receptions for 514 yards and two touchdowns. Pierce remains under contract with the Colts through the 2025 season, so the speedster will look to continue to improve and grow in his role within the passing attack. The return of Anthony Richardson (shoulder) at quarterback in 2024 should help to make the offense more dynamic, boosting Pierce's big-play potential.
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How do Alec Pierce's 2023 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats 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. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
57.2
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.94
 
% Team Air Yards
24.0%
 
% Team Targets
12.1%
 
Avg Depth of Target
14.7 Yds
 
Catch Rate
49.2%
 
Drop Rate
4.6%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
3.0
 
% Targeted On Route
10.2%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.81
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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#% of Team Snaps

103795%
94286%
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11911%
11010%
252%
192%
20%
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
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 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.41 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.28 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.13 sec
 
Vertical Jump
40.5 in
 
Broad Jump
129 in
 
Hand Length
9.00 in
 
Arm Length
33.00 in
 
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could move into WR1 role Sunday
WRIndianapolis Colts
December 23, 2023
Pierce could move into the top wideout spot for Sunday's game against the Falcons after Michael Pittman was ruled after experiencing additional concussion symptoms Saturday, per Stephen Holder of ESPN.com.
ANALYSIS
Pierce tied Pittman with the most targets in the Colts' Week 15 win over the Steelers, with the latter exiting the first quarter after being hit in the head by safety Damontae Kazee. Pierce couldn't take advantage of those additional looks and finished with just one catch for 13 yards; however, he has five-plus targets in three of his last four games and could be used prominently in two-wideout sets with Josh Downs. Pierce has 28 catches on 53 targets for 426 yards and a touchdown over 14 games this season.
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2022 Fantasy Outlook
While he never had huge stats in college, Pierce was a three-year starter at Cincinnati and capped things off in 2021 with an 884-yard, eight-TD campaign. It put him in the discussion as a mid-round pick, and he ultimately ended up going to Indy in the second round (53rd overall) after boosting his stock with a stellar combine workout (4.41 40, 40.5-inch vertical at 6-3, 211). Pierce may now be the downfield threat for new Colts QB Matt Ryan, who otherwise has Michael Pittman, oft-injured Parris Campbell and Ashton Dulin as the leading candidates for playing time at wide receiver. Pittman cleared 1,000 yards last year and is a heavy favorite to lead the team in targets and receiving again, but Pierce has a real shot to become Option B or C.
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Makes sole target count
WRIndianapolis Colts
December 31, 2023
Pierce caught one pass for a 58-yard touchdown on one target in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Raiders.
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Quiet despite Pittman absence
WRIndianapolis Colts
December 24, 2023
Pierce brought in three of seven targets for 30 yards in the Colts' 29-10 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.
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Could be more involved Sunday
WRIndianapolis Colts
December 24, 2023
Pierce could serve as the Colts' No. 1 receiver Sunday against the Falcons with Michael Pittman (concussion/shoulder) set to miss his first game of the season, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
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One reception in win
WRIndianapolis Colts
December 18, 2023
Pierce had one reception for 13 yards on five targets in Saturday's win over Pittsburgh.
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Pair of grabs in loss
WRIndianapolis Colts
December 10, 2023
Pierce secured two of three targets for 22 yards in the Colts' 34-14 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
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