Bengals say willing to trade Higgins for right offer,

[SunsetBengal]

(04-04-2024, 07:00 PM)HarleyDog Wrote: Holy Cow. Do you know what the pros and cons are by the scouts on him?

Here, check out his draft/combine profile.

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/xavier-legette/32004c45-4714-5351-c48c-d286b74bea32

Quote:Strengths

• Makes full use of his size and play strength in one-on-one battles.
• Owns his space and defender’s space when catch is contested.
• Magnificent timing and extension to snare throws up the ladder.
• Uses subtle hand fighting to create late landing space for the throw.
• Powerful hands create added catch security with or without contact.
• Sneaky burst gear propels vertical separation and run-after-catch speed.
• Capable combatant when asked to do his part as a blocker.
  

Weaknesses

• Can win the catch phase, but the release and route phases lack polish.
• Tennessee’s tight press-man coverage was all over him for much of the game.
• Rushes through route design rather than selling it to the cornerbacks.
• Below-average quickness getting in and out of his breaks.
• Hits cruise control and waits for jump balls rather than keeping foot on the gas.
  

Sources Tell Us

“(2023) is the first year he had over 30 targets in his entire career, so of course he’s still green and should be moldable for whoever gets him. He’s a good kick returner, too.” - NFC national scout

Seems to be that he only had one breakout season as the reason for any hesitation on him, as most of those weaknesses listed are things that are likely to self-correct with more reps, especially with a perfectionist QB like Joe Burrow working with him.