DRAFT TRACKER 2025

Big inside/outside wideout with modest athletic attributes but outstanding ball skills that make him a projectable NFL prospect. Higgins needs a more limited route tree but can operate on all three levels in the right scheme. He’s smooth but physical in his routes and does a nice job of creating pockets of separation with force and strength. He has mismatch qualities from the slot with body control and a catch radius that make him a menace on jump balls downfield. He won’t outrun cornerbacks and is nothing special after the catch, but his size, ball skills and competitiveness create a profile of production as a future contributor in three-wide sets. 

With good size and strength, Smith’s physical tools and skill set make him best suited to play as a down safety with limited coverage duties. He’s at his best when playing downhill, where he consistently finds and finishes ball-carriers with excellent technique and focus as a tackler. His instincts are average in coverage and he struggles to stay matched up with receiver movements in space when tasked with man coverage. While he’s a scheme-dependent player, his run defense and special-teams potential could give him a chance to make a roster.