Indianapolis Colts wideout Phillip Dorsett may only be a rookie, but he’s already flashed glimpses of his talent and potential during the first week of the team’s OTA’s. Dorsett’s combination of rare speed and receiving ability is a big reason why the Colts made him a highly coveted first round selection in this year’s NFL Draft, just a few weeks ago.
If Dorsett was supposed to participate in this weeks OTA’s with a “deer in the headlights” look, someone must’ve not told him, as he’s simply made plays:
From what we saw, nice day for Phillip Dorsett out there. Early drop, bounced back with a few nice catches + burned secondary on one play.
— Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) May 20, 2015
Phillip Dorsett is having a day. Have I mentioned he's fast? #Colts
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) May 20, 2015
Phillip Dorsett bounced back from an early drop w/ an impressive grab over the middle and a deep ball from Hasselbeck. Nice day for the rook
— Kevin Bowen (@KBowen1070) May 20, 2015
While no one’s entirely sure how much Dorsett will be featured in the offense next season, having joined a seemingly loaded group of Colts wideouts, there’s no doubt that he’ll make an impact. Whether it’s as the team’s 3rd wideout, 4th wideout, or even as a special teams returnman, Dorsett’s blazing speed and explosive ability have him geared up to make some big plays, even if he’s only a rookie.
His impressive play today not only drew the eyes of the mainstream media this afternoon, but also that of his head coach in Chuck Pagano:
Pagano closes media session by gushing on first-round pick Phillip Dorsett. "He looks really, really good. Picked things up fast."
— Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) May 20, 2015
Dorsett’s arrival figures to make what was already a prolific offense under Andrew Luck, an even more potent passing attack. That has to be a pretty scary thought for opposing secondaries, especially given Dorsett’s dangerous speed.
The type that can quickly max out a speedometer and leave opposing cornerbacks gasping for air.
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