The Indianapolis Colts are expecting a bounce-back year from one of their up and coming wide receivers in Parris Campbell, who enters Year 2 looking to move past an injury-riddled rookie campaign.
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Campbell, who spoke to the media Wednesday on a conference call, said he’s back at 100% right now and has been running routes at full speed for about two months.
“I’m 100 percent,” Campbell said. “”I say that with a smile because it’s fun doing that stuff again.”
The Colts selected Campbell in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft hoping he could use his speed and reliable hands to make an impact during his rookie season.
Four injuries and three surgeries later, it proved to be a hard first season for Campbell. Not only was it tough on him physically, but Campbell also had to work through those injuries from a mental standpoint.
“It was very taxing,” Campbell said. “Especially for someone (like me), I had never experienced anything like that.”
The Ohio State product brings game-changing speed to the Colts offense. His 4.31 in the 40-yard dash shows up on tape and while he didn’t get to show much of it during his rookie season (24 targets in seven games).
The Colts have high hopes for Campbell to emerge as a key cog in the offense during his second season, but it won’t come without some competition for that role.
Campbell will be fighting for the WR3 role with Zach Pascal behind T.Y. Hilton and second-round pick Michael Pittman Jr., who will working mainly on the outside. Campbell will also have to compete with running back Nyheim Hines for targets while tight ends Jack Doyle and Trey burton will get their respective shares of the passing game.
There is no denying what type of talent Campbell brings to the offense and if he’s back healthy, it should be another optimistic offseason for the speedy wideout.
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