Colts continue adding to receiving corps with Parris Campbell selection

The Indianapolis Colts have selected wide receiver Parris Campbell out of Ohio State in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 59th overall.

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School: Ohio State
Height: 6-0
Weight: 205 lbs

Strengths

• Offensive weapon who excels in space
• High football IQ - understands matchups and consistently locates soft spots in zone coverage
• Can separate with ease due to blazing speed
• Versatile and productive as a slot receiver
• Elusive and changes direction very well
• Burner who stretches defenses
• Unstoppable on drag routes
• Able to make tacklers miss in open field

Weaknesses

• Route-running precision has grown each year, but still needs fine-tuning
• Loses separation ability when knocked off route
• Limited route tree in college
• Had a few too many drops over last two seasons
• Doesn't make many catches in traffic
• Inexperienced versus press coverage

Bottom line

Campbell is a Swiss Army knife offensive weapon with fluid athleticism and playmaking ability. The former Buckeye standout has the versatility to line up as a speedy Z receiver or intriguing slot weapon in the pros. He's not a player best suited for contact, and it'll be up to the league's brightest offensive minds to scheme the ball into his hands to receive his full value. They won't be sorry.

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