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Ranking the top 6 receivers Colts could draft in second round

By Brad Marr

Nov 27, 2021; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Jahan Dotson (5) gives a thumbs up before a play during the second quarter against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2021; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Jahan Dotson (5) gives a thumbs up before a play during the second quarter against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver George Pickens (1) celebrates after a catch against the Alabama Crimson Tide. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

George Pickens. 2. player. 814. . .

George Pickens is the second-best fit for Colts

Talk about giving another meaning to the phrase “Slim Pickings.” The former Georgia Bulldog, George Pickens, is one of the most under-the-radar prospects this draft has to offer. Before suffering a knee injury in the spring of 2021, Pickens was slated to be one of the nation’s best WRs in the fall.

This disrespect to Pickens may have the Colts benefiting later on this month. The dynamics of his play make for elite-level status as an NFL wideout.

George Pickens has the physical traits, ability, and plenty of dominant performances from maybe the best conference in college football you want to see from a prospect.

The potential George Pickens has will challenge Michael Pittman Jr. for the status of the No. 1 receiver in Indianapolis for years to come. A problem Chris Ballard and coach Frank Reich would be happy to have.

Christian Watson is the best fit for Colts

A three-time FCS champion at North Dakota State, this baller has done nothing but turn heads since his first exposure. Christian Watson is an explosive, big-body receiver, similar to that of Michael Pittman Jr, and should be the top receiver on Indy’s board.

He probably is considering that Chris Ballard is a major fan of the traits Watson possesses at wideout. But there is one big difference between Pittman and  Watson: Watson runs a sub 4.4 40-yard dash.

To have two guys on each side of the field that can go up and completely manhandle a smaller NFL defensive back would be a matchup nightmare for opponents. It wouldn’t matter who the quarterback was, all they’d have to do was chuck it up in either direction.

David Bell may be the unanimous fan favorite due to his origins, but as far as fits go, Christian Watson opens up an entirely new world of possibilities.

His ability to take the top off a defense and make them look like a can of beans is unimaginable. He’s the type of player that requires double coverage at all times, something that simply isn’t likely to happen with the NFL’s best RB in the backfield.

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