The Indianapolis Colts reportedly have been among the teams showing significant interest in Cincinnati wide receiver Tyler Scott ahead of the 2023 NFL draft.
With a need to fill the WR3 role behind Michael Pittman Jr. and Alec Pierce, there’s a good chance the Colts use the draft to aid that effort. Scott profiles as a wide receiver who would fit well within Shane Steichen’s scheme.
The Athletic’s Justin Williams reported in an article that the Colts were among the teams showing interest in the speedster.
Scott said he has spoken to just about all 32 teams in the NFL and has generally heard Round 2 or early Round 3 as a likely draft spot, with the Colts, Giants, Titans and Bears showing significant interest.
Though he’s a bit undersized at 5-foot-10 and 177 pounds, Scott brings speed and explosiveness speed to the field. He was clocked in at a 4.44 in the 40-yard dash along with a 39.5-inch vertical and 11-foot broad jump. Those traits play well for a vertical slot receiver.
His college stats don’t jump off the page even with his breakout campaign coming as a junior in 2022. He recorded 54 receptions for 899 yards and nine touchdowns.
He also has a knack for playing special teams, which is significant considering he spent time with new Colts special teams coordinator Brian Mason during his stint at Cincinnati.
The Colts need to add to the wide receiver room during the draft, and Scott profiles as a potential Day 2 pick who could carve out a significant role in Steichen’s offense.
We’ll be tracking the Colts’ reported interest in the 2023 draft class so be sure to keep up with latest updates via our tracker.
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