2016 Cleveland Browns roster analysis: The wide receivers

Rashard Higgins

Age: 22 

Experience: 1 year

Contract Status: Free Agent in 2020

Higgins was another one of the four receivers the Browns selected in the 2016 NFL Draft. Nicknamed “Hollywood” Higgins in college for his flashy plays, he backed it up by being one of college football’s most productive players. In his three-year career, Higgins recorded 3,648 yards and 31 touchdowns. His most productive season came his sophomore season where he had 1,750 yards and 17 scores.

The high collegiate production of Higgins appealed to the front office, making for a good value pick in the fifth round. Although Higgins came from a pro college system it did not translate into having production in his rookie campaign. He was only on the field for 17.77 percent of offensive plays and had little to no role on special teams as he only played 5.62 percent of those snaps.

2016 Stats: 

 Tgt  Rec  Yds  Td 

 12     6      77   0 

2017 Outlook: 

Higgins had a solid rookie training camp but could not translate that into much of a productive season. The goal for Higgins should be to bulk up his current 196 lb frame and come back stronger next season. A stronger Higgins would make him a candidate for an expanded role next season as a possession type receiver.