Indianapolis picks Oregon State standout Anthony Gould in 2024 NFL draft: What to know

The Indianapolis Colts selected Oregon State WR Anthony Gould with the 142nd pick in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Here's what Gould brings to the Colts, based on his career at Oregon State.

What Anthony Gould brings to Indianapolis in 2024 NFL draft

Despite Gould’s relatively small frame, he played 93% of his snaps as an outside receiver in 2023 and was one of the Pac-12’s top deep threats. He’s an explosive playmaker who did the majority of his damage on short and intermediate routes. Gould is also a dynamic special teams player who earned All-American honors as a punt returner in 2022.

Anthony Gould highlights at Oregon State football

Gould racked up 117 yards on just seven catches during Oregon State’s 2023 win at Cal. He also eclipsed the 80-yard mark against San Diego State (97 yards), UCLA (87 yards) and Oregon (85).

Anthony Gould stats with Oregon State football

44 receptions for 718 yards and two touchdowns in 2023. Gould also returned seven punts for 113 yards.

How Anthony Gould performed at NFL Combine

Gould garnered a 75 total score at the NFL Scouting Combine that ranked 19th among receivers who participated. His “athleticism” score of 91 was the fourth-best among receivers. Gould’s 4.39-second 40-yard dash was tied for 19th-fastest among all Combine participants.

Jarrid Denney covers high school sports and Oregon State for the Statesman Journal. He can be reached at JDenney@salem.gannett.com or on X @jarrid_denney

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