The Indianapolis Colts are expected to return from summer break on July 28 for training camp so we will be taking a look at each position group before the entire team reports.
There will be a mix of returning starters and new faces into the fold of the wide receiver room in 2020. This group as a lot to prove but also the talent to be a major driving force in bringing the passing game back to where it was in 2018.
Expected Depth Chart
| WR1 | WR2 | WR3 | WR4 | WR5 | WR6+ |
| T.Y. Hilton | Michael Pittman Jr. | Parris Campbell | Zach Pascal | Daurice Fountain |
Marcus Johnson |
Player To Watch
There are several players to watch in the Colts wide receiver room but most of the eyes will be on second-year wideout Parris Campbell. After an injury-marred rookie season, the Ohio State product is back to full health and looking to break out in his second campaign.
Campbell will be working mostly from the slot, and his 4.31 speed should be a nice asset for Philip Rivers to target in the middle of the field. He will have to battle for the WR3 role in the offense, but Campbell is plenty talented to make that happen quickly.
Storylines To Watch
Camp Battles
Every year, there are battles at training camp to watch. The wide receiver position usually has at least one to keep an eye on each season. This year, there will be a few to watch. Whether it’s Campbell and Pascal battling for WR3 targets or the five names at the end of the depth chart vying for the final one or two spots in the room, there will be some lively competition.
Arrival of the future?
The Colts couldn’t be happier to have drafted Pittman Jr. in the second round. The big-bodied receiver will be the X in the formation, working mostly on the boundary. The Colts are expecting Pittman Jr. to contribute right away as the complement to T.Y. Hilton, but they are also hoping the USC product will be next in line to take over as WR1 whenever Hilton’s time with Indy comes to an end.
2020 Outlook
This room is loaded with talent but talent that has a lot to prove in 2020. First and foremost, they need to stay healthy. That was a problem in 2019, and it had a ripple effect. But they also need to live up to those expectations of being an explosive group. The hope is with a new quarterback willing to make tight-window throws and downfield targets, the wide receiver corps can be a driving force for the offense.