2016 NFL Draft Prospect Thread ...............

[WillSaints81]

I never said I only wanted Treadwell. Thomas, maybe, but not Treadwell. Just someone who will not be a bust and will make the catches.

[|Mitch|]

What about Rashard Higgins in later rounds?

Rashard Higgins*, WR, Colorado State
Height: 6-1. Weight: 196. Arm: 32.25. Hand: 9.75.
40 Time: 4.64.
Projected Round (2015): 4-5.
4/2/16: Higgins totaled 75 catches 1,062 yards and eight touchdowns in 2015. He missed one game because of injuries, but his production was down a lot because of coach Jim McElwain's departure to Florida and quarterback Garrett Grayson's to the NFL.

Higgins has good quickness, route-running and hands. He's a polished receiver, but was extremely thin, and that had teams grading him as an early rounder for Day 3. Higgins gained a lot of weight for the combine, so maybe that was why he ran much slower than expected.

8/10/15: Higgins was one of the most productive wide receivers in the nation in 2014 as he caught 96 passes for 1,750 yards and 17 touchdowns. The sophomore showed excellent hands and route-running. With head coach Jim McElwain in Florida and quarterback Garrett Grayson playing for the New Orleans Saints, Higgins' production is likely to decline as a junior. He had 68 receptions for 837 yards and six scores as a freshman.

Strengths
Has sink into his breaks and comes out with enough juice for workable separation. Possesses decent run after the catch talent. All-*day hands catcher with good extension who saw substantial improvement with his battle against focus drops. Focuses like a laser when tracking the deep ball. Understands how to work late separation along sideline through leverage. Always on top of his high-*point game as a downfield pass catcher. Subtle in his routes but able to get corners leaning.
Weaknesses
Pedestrian speed into routes. Will need to improve the sharpness of his routes to gain adequate separation in the pros. Had moments of nonchalance near end zone. Saw explosive catch rate drop from 25 percent to 13 percent. Play strengths is a shade below where it needs to be. Can get stuck to press coverage and will need to vary and improve his release. Gets in the way as a blocker, but might lack commitment.