A Colts draft pick is being praised by PFF

PFF's thoughts on the Colts drafting Adonai Mitchell

PFF analyst Trevor Sikkema wrote this article and had the following to say about the Colts adding Mitchell to their already-established WR room. 

"Mitchell's landing with the Colts at No. 52 could go down as the steal of the draft. Indianapolis already has a true “X” receiver in Michael Pittman Jr. and a reliable slot receiver in Josh Downs. The Colts were missing a vertical threat as the final puzzle piece of their 11 personnel (three wide receivers) sets. They filled it with a 6-foot-2, 205-pound receiver who runs a 4.34-second 40-yard dash and jumps out of the gym with much better route running than most players his size.

Yeah, consider me excited about that."

Adonai Mitchell's fit in the Colts offense

Mitchell is already impressing on and off the field with the Colts rookie minicamp in the rearview mirror. Next up will be him competing directly with Alec Pierce for the team's final starting WR job opposite Michael Pittman Jr. on the outside, with Josh Downs in the slot. Mitchell's skill set is more dynamic than Pierce's, but I expect both to have prominent roles this season. Forming a reliable WR rotation for second-year QB Anthony Richardson. 

Mitchell's route running is where I see a clear edge over Piece. And I think there will also be room for the two to play together in specific packages as early as next season. This year's WR room is as deep as we've seen it during Chris Ballard's tenure as the team's general manager. Often times, we are talking about the tough battle ahead to make the roster at WR, but unless they choose to keep a seventh WR, the top six seem locked in stone, barring any unforeseen injuries to the group. 

1. Michael Pittman Jr. 
2. Josh Downs
3. Adonai Mitchell
4. Alec Pierce
5. Ashton Dulin 
6. Anthony Gould