Cleveland Browns: 2018 Training Camp Awards

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 18: NFL player Baker Mayfield accepts the award for Best College Athlete from recording artist G-Eazy and pro wrestler Charlotte Flair onstage at The 2018 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 18: NFL player Baker Mayfield accepts the award for Best College Athlete from recording artist G-Eazy and pro wrestler Charlotte Flair onstage at The 2018 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 31: Rashard Higgins #81 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after a 5 yard touchdown reception in the third quarter during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on December 31, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

Biggest Surprise

The “Biggest Surprise” award is perhaps the most humbling prize of the night. Coming from small beginnings, this player was the one who turned the most heads at camp. He made his name known throughout the course of camp and was always the one who no one expected to see the big highlight plays from.

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The nominees this year are linebacker Genard Avery, wide receiver Rashard Higgins, and defensive lineman Jamie Meder. This year’s award, once again, goes to Rashard Higgins.

Higgins became something of a spectacle throughout the course of training camp. Coming in as a relative non-factor to the Browns as a team, Higgins found his footing while catching passes from rookie Baker Mayfield, and quickly became the No. 1 overall pick’s favorite target throughout camp and the first preseason game.

Through one-handed catches, breakaway plays, clean route-running and massive highlight grabs, Higgins was able to make himself a true name among Browns fans waiting to finally see him break out.

Congratulations once again, Mr. Higgins, as you leave camp tonight with an award in each hand. Certainly, more greatness awaits you as you continue to grace the Cleveland Browns with your presence throughout the preseason and into the regular season.