"Pierce had his best season as a pro in 2025, surpassing 1,000 receiving yards for the first time and leading the NFL in yards per catch for the second straight year. He finished with 1,003 receiving yards on 47 catches for a 21.3-yard per-reception average."
"Already one of the best deep-ball threats in the game, Pierce further solidified himself in that regard; 36.2% of his receptions were for 20 yards or longer. Pierce also was surehanded; he had a career-low one dropped pass."
"The ability for Pierce to stretch defenses was also transformative; with teams reluctant to pull defenders closer to the line of scrimmage lest Pierce beat them deep, running lanes for Taylor opened."
Alec Pierce re-signed with the Indianapolis Colts on a four-year, $116 million deal averaging $29 million annually. In 2025, Pierce achieved career-best performance with 1,003 receiving yards on 47 catches and a 21.3-yard per-reception average, leading the NFL in yards per catch for the second consecutive year. He demonstrated elite deep-ball capability with 36.2% of receptions exceeding 20 yards and recorded a career-low one dropped pass. Pierce's efficiency stretched defenses vertically, creating running lanes for running back Jonathan Taylor and contributing significantly to the Colts' high-powered offense. Selected in the second round from Cincinnati in 2022, Pierce has led the team in receiving yards for two straight seasons despite ranking no higher than third in target share.
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