With Lucas Oil Stadium hosting the NFL Combine again, the Indianapolis Colts will get an up-close look at some of the top wide receiver prospects set to enter the 2019 NFL Draft.
Should the Colts decide to address the position of need during April’s draft, there are several prospects general manager Chris Ballard should keep an eye on.
Here are 10 wide receivers the Colts should watch at the NFL Combine:
D.K. Metcalf, Mississippi: Likely, the top wide receiver in the draft, Metcalf has a rare blend of size, speed and physicality that will make teams fall in love with him. He is a bit raw in his route tree, and the Combine is important to make sure he’s cleared medically from the season-ending neck injury.
N’Keal Harry, Arizona State: Also one of the higher-regarded players in the draft class, Harry can do it all. He’s got size, speed, contested catch ability and ability to create yards after the catch. His stock could rise even more with a strong combine, which is expected.
Kelvin Harmon, NC State: Another well-rounded receiver, Harmon is a big playmaker that has the size, speed and strength to be a prototypical X-receiver quickly in the NFL. Yards after the catch isn’t necessarily his strong suit, but he should thrive in the NFL.
Keelan Doss, UC Davis: A small school wide receiver that can work both in the slot and on the outside with his 6-foot-3, 209-pound frame, Doss is still raw with his route tree but has excellent ball skills and could raise his stock greatly with a strong showing at the Combine.
Hakeem Butler, Iowa State: Butler might be best suited for a vertical offense, but his size and contested catch ability make him an intriguing prospect for just about any team. His upside is extremely high even if some development might need to take place.
Andy Isabella, Massachusetts: A primary slot wide receiver in the NFL, Isabella plays bigger than his size having no problem going over the middle. He has strong footwork at the line of scrimmage that helps him work both horizontally and vertically from the slot.
Lil’Jordan Humphrey, Texas: With great size and ability to make plays after the catch, Humphrey should intrigue teams as a wide receiver with solid upside. Likely a mid-round pick, Humphrey can help his stock with a solid outing at the Combine.
DaMarkus Lodge, Mississippi: A vertical threat that is a polished wide receiver with the ability to get great releases at the line of scrimmage, Lodge might not have the same hype as the other Ole Miss wide receivers, but he gets downfield quickly and has a strong ability to make things happen after the catch.
Terry McLaurin, Ohio State: With high character and solid size, McLaurin is someone that Ballard might target in the middle rounds. He’s strong after the catch thanks to his elite speed and while he’s raw as a route runner, he could find a role quickly in the Colts offense.
Emanuel Hall, Missouri: One of the most athletic wide receivers in the draft, Hall should have plenty of success at the Combine. He’s got admirable speed to be a vertical threat while making plays after the catch. He’s also got solid size to work both outside and in the slot.
Jalen Hurd, Baylor: A converted running back, Hurd has massive size and abilities in space that make him dangerous after the catch. He’s still raw with many aspects of being a wide receiver, but he’s an intriguing prospect for the Colts, who love to draft athletic wide receivers.
