Colts select Alec Pierce at No. 53 overall: Instant analysis

Alec Pierce was the pick at No. 53. Here’s the instant analysis.

The Indianapolis Colts moved back in the second round with a trade and wound up selecting wide receiver Alec Pierce with the No. 53 overall pick.

The need at wide receiver was too strong for the Colts to ignore and with how the draft board fell, they were able to trade back, add an extra third-rounder and still get a player who has been labeled a perfect fit all along.