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3 positions Colts don't need to prioritize in 2024 NFL Draft

Indianapolis is pretty well set at these positions.

By Michael Kaskey-Blomain

Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly (78) talks with Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (56) on
Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly (78) talks with Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (56) on / Jenna Watson/IndyStar / USA TODAY
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Wide receiver

The Colts brought back star wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on a three-year, $70 million deal this offseason, and they also have a couple of intriguing young options at the position in Josh Downs and Alec Pierce.

Downs had a very solid campaign as a rookie last season for the Colts. He played in all 17 games for the team and 68 receptions for 771 yards and two touchdowns, and he's poised to improve upon those numbers during his sophomore season.

Pierce is in a similar situation to Downs, except he's entering his third season with the team instead of his second. Over the first two yers of his career, Pierce has established himself as a legitimate target, as he has hauled in 73 receptions for 1,107 yards and four touchdowns.

The trio of Pittman Jr., Downs and Pierce looks pretty promising on paper, especially if quarterback Anthony Richardson is able to remain healthy and play to his potential. This doesn't mean that the Colts shouldn't draft a receiver at all, but it's not one of the team's most pressing positions heading into the draft.

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