The Indianapolis Colts have several ways they can go about using their picks in the 2022 NFL draft and many expect them to invest early in the wide receiver position.
Though the Colts don’t have a first-round pick because of the Carson Wentz trade from last offseason, they will be on the board for the first time at No. 42 overall.
ESPN’s Jordan Reid suggested the best fit for the Colts at that spot will be wide receiver Christian Watson out of North Dakota State.
Best prospect fit at No. 42: Christian Watson, WR, North Dakota State. Watson has checked every box during the pre-draft process and has risen up boards after his performance at the Senior Bowl and combine, where he ran a 4.36-second 40-yard dash at 6-foot-4, 208 pounds. He could be a building block next to Pittman for Indianapolis. The former FCS standout meets many of the thresholds general manager Chris Ballard requires and could help Ryan in Year 1. — Reid
Watson checks a lot of the boxes for the Colts. He may be a…