We know Nico Collins will get his targets. The former Michigan product has developed into a top-10 receiving talent and a big-play machine. The rookies will be key to how the rest of the group pans out.
Their defensive counterparts in camp have heaped praise on them early, particularly when asked about Higgins.
“Smooth receiver,” defensive back Jalen Pitre said of Higgins. “Like you said, he’s very tall and very long, but he has every route in his arsenal. So, you definitely got to play him honest. Then, obviously, like we all would guess, when it’s up in the air, he’s going to go and get it. So, he’s a great playmaker for us to have. I’m excited about what the future holds for him.”
If Higgins lives up to the early hype, he and Collins could form an imposing wideout duo for Stroud.