Adding new faces to the team through the NFL draft is always an exciting time. For the Indianapolis Colts, there is plenty of hype in the second-round selection of wide receiver Parris Campbell.
A prospect that perfectly fits what the Colts do on offense, there is an expectation that Campbell will eventually carve out a role in the room at some point during his rookie season. Working with quarterback Andrew Luck should also bring about some excitement.
Colts fans aren’t the only ones excited for it. Bucky Brooks of NFL.com listed the duo as one of the top veteran-rookie passing pairs for 2019, specifically at No. 4.
4) Andrew Luck and Parris Campbell, Indianapolis Colts: After adding the ultra-explosive Campbell to the lineup to create an explosive trio on the perimeter with T.Y. Hilton and Eric Ebron, the Colts’ offense looks like a top-five unit with Andrew Luck at the helm. With defensive coordinators opting to use double-coverage tactics on Hilton and Ebron, Campbell could become Luck’s security blanket as an outlet. The Ohio State product will run past nickel or dime defenders in one-on-one matchups, creating opportunities for Luck to dial up the deep ball early and often in games.
Campbell spent most of his time working from the slot in the Ohio State offense and while he’s expected to continue that in Indy, the Colts also have plans to work him on the outside as well.
There is a lot of hype following Campbell already. Of course, it should all be taken with a grain of salt given that he hasn’t yet stepped on the field.
However, the excitement is warranted when looking at the potential impact Campbell can have in the offense very early in his career.
