It is officially mock draft season! The 2022 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, with the first round kicking off on Thursday, April 28th. Of course, draft analysis, projections and rumors will be dominating the headlines until then. Among the players hoping to hear his name called early in the draft is Wide Receiver Alec Pierce out of Cincinnati.
The following is a complete Alec Pierce NFL Draft profile, including stats, highlights and a mock projection.
Alec Pierce NFL Draft Profile, Stats, Highlights and Projection
Alec Pierce
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 213 lbs
Age: 21
College: Cincinnati Bearcats
Alec Pierce Stats 2021 | Cincinnati Bearcats
G | REC | YDs | TDs | AVG |
14 | 52 | 884 | 8 | 17 |
Alec Pierce Draft Profile
Strengths
With 4.3 speed and sure hands, Alex Pierce is poised to be a legitimate chunk yardage and deep threat in the NFL. In three years as a starter at Cincinnati, Pierce averaged nearly 18 yards per reception. He can stretch the field and make the big-time plays, but he is also a reliable threat in the red zone. In 2021, six of his eight touchdowns came from inside the red area.
Weaknesses
The weaknesses in Alec Pierce’s game are minimal. With just 1,850 yards and 13 career touchdowns, some evaluators are not impressed with his overall numbers as the featured wide-out on a Desmond Ridder-led offense. He has also been criticized on his form while catching deep passes, often letting the ball come all the way into his pads instead of securing it with his hands.
Alec Pierce Highlights
Alec Pierce Draft Projection
All 2022 NFL Draft Projections are taken from the latest Sporting News NFL Mock Draft by Vinnie Iyer.
Alec Pierce is currently projected to be drafted by the San Francisco 49ers at No. 105.
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