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Why the Colts loved their picks: Scouts break down Colts draft class

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Colts entered the 2022 NFL Draft with three obvious needs, hit those needs on the second night and bet big on key athletic traits, the physical traits Indianapolis needed on offense and defense.

Colts general manager Chris Ballard makes the final decision, but the legwork is done by his scouts, and Indianapolis brought out four of them to break down the players the Colts took in this draft.

2 (53) Alec Pierce, WR, Cincinnati

Chad Henry, area scout: “The speed at his size, in particular. He’s really competitive, got really good ball skills.