"Alec does a great job of displaying his volleyball background, getting up and getting the ball, and I think that's what separates him from everybody else. That was the No. 1 trait with him coming out [of college] that really opened my eyes. It was his 50-50 balls, 41-inch [vertical jump], he can run. He has some attributes that a lot of people don't have."
"He has led the NFL in yards per catch the past two seasons, with a league-high 21.3 yards per reception in 2025. His 2024 season, when he averaged 22.3 yards per reception, is the highest single-season mark in that category in the past 10 seasons."
Alec Pierce was selected 53rd overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2022 NFL draft, after 11 other wide receivers were chosen first. Despite being overlooked on draft day compared to stars like Drake London, Garrett Wilson, and Chris Olave, Pierce has developed into an elite receiver. He now enters free agency as the top unrestricted free agent receiver, positioned to secure a substantial contract. Pierce's exceptional skill set includes a volleyball background that translates to elite ball-catching ability, a 41-inch vertical jump, and deep-route running capability. Over the past two seasons, he has led the NFL in yards per catch, averaging 21.3 yards per reception in 2025 and 22.3 in 2024, the highest single-season mark in the past decade.
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