The Indianapolis Colts made some deals early and focused on defense before grabbing former Ohio State wide receiver Parris Campbell with the No. 59 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
Quick Hits
- Campbell is one of the fastest wideouts in the class clocking a 4.31 40-yard dash at the combine. He measured in at 6-foot-0 and 205 pounds.
- Campbell worked mostly from the slot for Ohio State but was used in various roles, including jet sweeps. His ability after the catch makes him a dangerous threat each play.
- He was Draft Wire’s 10th-ranked wide receiver and 58th-ranked overall prospect in the class.
Fit with the Colts
Campbell is an absolute perfect fit for the Colts offense. He’s extremely fast, has reliable hands and works horizontal routes well. Working from the slot, that’s where he can do his damage for quarterback Andrew Luck. He understands how to find holes in the zone and sit.
Campbell didn’t see a whole lot of press coverage working from the slot at Ohio State and the fact that he was constantly in pre-snap motion helped continue that trend. He’s not the most precise route runner, but he should fit in perfectly with the Colts.
Conclusion
This is a phenomenal pick for the Colts. Campbell is a perfect fit for their offensive scheme where they can use him horizontally, get him the ball quickly and allow him to do damage after the catch. He might not claim the WR2 role right away, but he can immediately work into the rotation and make an impact.
