Miami has produced more than its fair share of NFL wide receivers. Rashawn Scott will look to continue with that tradition, but it will be difficult.
Highlighted by a 52-catch, five touchdown season as a senior, he has shown flashes of brilliance.
However, health and character may deter the former Hurricane from playing at the next level.
Measurables
Height: 6-1
Weight: 199 lbs.
40-yard dash: 4.54 seconds
225-lb. bench press: 17 reps
Strengths
One of the fastest receivers in the 2016 draft class, the former high school track star uses his speed to his advantage. Rashawn Scott is able to blow past press coverage.
He also utilizes his quickness to shake off cornerbacks in coverage. Throughout his career, Scott averaged 13.7 yards per catch, a solid number.
The key word with Scott is potential. Any time a team sees a player with his speed and route-running ability, they might take a chance.
The above-play shows Scott’s ability to release from coverage and use his hands to create space. Keep in mind, he made that catch against Jalen Ramsey, one of the top defensive backs in the upcoming draft.
Weaknesses
Rashawn Scott has a handful of weaknesses, both on and off the field. On the gridiron, Scott struggles to catch the ball, a major issue for a wide receiver.
He finished with a drop rate of 13.3 percent, lowest in the ACC among starters. Scott also did not start until his senior season.
Whether that was due to depth at the position or lack of skill, it is still something for front-offices to note.
Scott has struggled to stay healthy. He sat out the entire 2014 campaign with an injury and missed games as a freshman and sophomore from being banged up. Some reports also indicate that he has maturity issues that will need to improve.
Outlook
As mentioned earlier, Rashawn Scott has a ton of potential. He will most likely be a UDFA, giving a team a low-risk, high-reward signing.
Off-the-field issues aside, if he improves on his hands, Scott could find himself on a roster next fall. He is one of the more interesting prospects in this class as a guy who could develop into something special but did not show it in college.