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2016 NFL Draft: Top 5 Wide Receivers

By Chris Schisler

Jan 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (1) celebrates his ten-yard touchdown catch against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the second quarter of the 2016 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (1) celebrates his ten-yard touchdown catch against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the second quarter of the 2016 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 7, 2015; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (1) attempts to stay inbounds as he is defended by Arkansas Razorbacks defensive back Jared Collins (29) during the second quarter of the game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (1) attempts to stay inbounds as he is defended by Arkansas Razorbacks defensive back Jared Collins (29) during the second quarter of the game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Laquon Treadwell, Ole Miss

Treadwell may be the most dynamic playmaker in the entire NFL Draft. He is one of those players who gets a check in all the boxes from me. I don’t understand how his draft stock is currently lower than a top 10 pick right now. When you look at Treadwell you’re looking at a receiver with heart and determination. Treadwell is a big 6’2″ receiver. He is physical and he isn’t afraid to block. Treadwell is a team player who just happens to be the most electric player on the field.

Treadwell has great vertical ability. He is a sound route runner who has great hands. He is always open over his head. He has the ability to make the contested catches and freakish receptions that will make you jump off the couch. Treadwell is faster on the field than any 40 time will tell you and in the open field he is hard to catch.

Treadwell had 82 receptions for 1,153 yards and 11 touchdowns last season with Ole Miss. In 2015 he had at least four receptions in every game and he caught 14 passes in a contest against Memphis. Treadwell had six games with 100 yards or more of receiving yards last season. Treadwell is a big play waiting to happen and he may be my favorite prospect in this draft class.

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