Colts deep threat who broke 1,000 receiving yards for the first time in 2025.
Alec Pierce has carved out a role as Indianapolis' field-stretcher, a big-bodied receiver who wins downfield. In 2025 he turned that vertical ability into the first 1,000-yard season of his career.
Path to the league
Pierce was a productive deep threat at Cincinnati, where his size and leaping ability stood out. The Colts selected him in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He stepped into the lineup early and established himself as the team's primary vertical receiver.
Career highlights
Pierce has built his reputation on explosive plays and a high yards-per-catch figure. His 2025 campaign was his best, headlined by crossing 1,000 receiving yards for the first time. He has been one of the league's leaders in average depth of target throughout his career.
2025 season
Pierce made 15 appearances with 14 starts in 2025, catching 47 passes for 1,003 yards and six touchdowns on 83 targets, per ESPN's game logs. He averaged 21.3 yards per reception. PFF graded him 79.3 overall, ranking 18th among 81 qualified wide receivers.
Sources
- NFL.com: Alec Pierce 2025 game logs
- ESPN: Alec Pierce player page
Statistics
2025 season and career2025 Season · Receiving
15 games played▶Receiving · career
| Year | Team | GP | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | colts | 2 | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 0 | 23 |
| 2025 | colts | 15 | 47 | 1,003 | 21.3 | 6 | 66 |
| 2024 | colts | 16 | 37 | 824 | 22.3 | 7 | 65 |
| 2023 | colts | 17 | 32 | 514 | 16.1 | 2 | 58 |
| 2022 | colts | 16 | 41 | 593 | 14.5 | 2 | 47 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Group
- injuredReserveOrOut
- College
- Cincinnati
- Hometown
- Glen Ellyn, IL, USA
- Age
- 26
- Status
- day-to-day
Latest news about Alec Pierce
All news →Colts' Alec Pierce Out Weeks With Heel Injury; Darius Slayton Signed
Update: Pierce aggravated the surgically repaired heel and is expected to miss several weeks, with injured reserve likely and surgery still possible. Indianapolis signed Darius Slayton on Monday night.
Ravens Rout Colts 41-23 in Week 1
Baltimore Ravens 41, Indianapolis Colts 23 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Lamar Jackson went 17 of 25 for 324 yards with 1 touchdown.
Giants Release Darius Slayton, Their Longest-Tenured Player
Update: Slayton signed with Indianapolis on Monday night, where he reunites with Daniel Jones, after the Colts lost Alec Pierce to a heel injury for several weeks.
Colts' Tyler Warren Injures Groin in Joint Practice With Falcons
The rookie tight end, coming off a 76-catch debut season, left with trainers and returned to the sideline wrapped, with no return timeline announced.
Keenan Allen Agrees to One-Year Deal With Colts
The six-time Pro Bowler, who led the Chargers in receiving last season, reunites with former Chargers offensive coordinator Shane Steichen as Indianapolis addresses a thin receiver room.
Alec Pierce Says Ankle Surgery Was Unavoidable as Recovery Stretches Toward Training Camp
The Colts' deep threat had left ankle surgery in March after a failed PRP treatment, and a four-to-six-month recovery window could keep him out past the preseason.
