Three Non-First-Round Receivers Who Might Aid Colts in the NFL Draft

| February 17, 2024 | Other Clubs | No Comments

The Indianapolis Colts need wide receiver help, and these three prospects in the NFL Draft might provide it.

In 2023, the Indianapolis Colts finished 9-8 and missed the playoffs.

Shane Steichen led a young offense that lacked explosiveness, particularly without quarterback Anthony Richardson, who was absent due to an AC joint ailment for the majority of the season.

As the NFL Draft approaches, general manager Chris Ballard plans to add pass-catchers to complement Michael Pittman Jr., Josh Downs, and Alec Pierce.

Here are a few names who might be the solution.

Jamari Thrash | Louisville

The Colts are unlikely to select huge names like Marvin Harrison Jr. or Rome Odunze in the NFL Draft, but that does not mean there aren’t excellent fits for Indy’s offense at 15th overall or in Rounds 2 and beyond.

Enter Louisville native Jamari Thrash.

Thrash, who stands approximately 6’0″ and weighs 180 pounds, began his career with the Georgia State Panthers and played there for four years (2019-22).During the 2022 season, he caught 61 receptions for 1,122 yards (18.4 average) and 7 touchdowns.

After four years in the Sun Belt Conference, Thrash transferred to Louisville in 2023 to face harder ACC opponents. Aside from the yards per reception (13.6 average), the modification did not significantly slow him down.

Thrash had a career-high 63 catches for 858 yards and 7 touchdowns, including one rushing.

While he may need to bulk up, Thrash possesses the game-changing skills the Colts lacked in 2023.

If it makes sense at the draft and the moment is perfect, Indianapolis may consider Thrash as a fierce competitor who can bring fire to their offense.

Ricky Pearsall | Florida

Ricky Pearsall, like Thrash, had to negotiate two colleges to find his footing in the NCAA.He began his career at Arizona State from 2019 to 2021 before moving to Florida in 2022.

That year, Pearsall played alongside Colts quarterback Richardson and built a strong rapport (33 catches for 661 yards, 5 receiving, and 1 rushing touchdown).However, he took off in 2023, recording 65 catches for 965 yards (14.8 average.) and six total touchdowns (4 receiving, two rushing).

Pearsall’s play style is similar to that of Las Vegas Raiders pass-catcher Hunter Renfrow. He has exceptional hands and can make almost any catch on the field when given the opportunity.

Pearsall has the potential to become a bigger slot receiver and is familiar with Richardson.

With all of the criteria taken into account, he could be an excellent fit for Indianapolis. When it comes to catching the ball in space or traffic, he’s the most dependable.

Malachi Corley | Western Kentucky

Western Kentucky’s Malachi Corley may be the most intriguing of the three receivers in this article.

He was the definition of consistency in college for four years, racking up 70-plus receptions from 2021 to 2023 and 101 catches for 1,295 yards (12.8 avg.) and 11 touchdowns in 2022 through 14 games.

Corley also had a solid 2023 season, catching 79 passes for 984 yards and scoring 11 times.

Corley is a complete receiver who could be a steal for Indianapolis in the draft this year, just like Downs was last year.

Corley dominated the stat sheet at Western Kentucky and is most likely the greatest fit for Steichen’s plan among these candidates.

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