Laquon Treadwell

A three-year starter, Treadwell lined up inside and outside, leading the SEC in receiving in 2015. Treadwell was a five-star recruit and made an immediate impact but overcame adversity to climb back to the top of the mountain. After his sophomore season was cut short in November by a gruesome leg injury, Treadwell had his best season as a junior in 2015, leading the SEC in receiving with 82 catches for 1,153 yards and 11 touchdowns. He was All-SEC and received All-America honors. Treadwell has exceptional ball skills and catching radius with strong hands to pluck away from his body or scoop off his shoelaces. He isn't a sudden athlete, but plays with athletic twitch and power to be a threat after the catch.

route-running still a work-in-progress and wasn't asked to run a full tree in the ole miss offense. needs to rely more on his footwork at the top of routes to create separation. speed is average for the position, lacking a second gear vertically to easily gain a step.

Will have the occasional focus drop, running before securing the catch. Physicality is his calling card, but will also lead to offensive interference penalties with the way he uses his hands at times. Aggressive blocker, but will get overeager and fall off his man.

emotionally charged competitor, which led to false start and unsportsmanlike penalties in college. medicals are important to ensure no lingering issues from his nov. 2014 left leg injury (broken fibula, dislocated ankle).

COMPARES TO

dez bryant, dallas cowboys - treadwell shows a bryant-like skillset with his size and athleticism combination to be a mismatch against cornerbacks on the outside.

IN OUR VIEW

very strong-minded competitor and doesn't shrink under bright lights. innately motivated and wired right for professional football. carries himself like a leader with a goal-oriented mind-set - genuinely enjoys the comradery with his teammates. very grounded, mature personality for his age and handled adversity well after his 2014 season-ending injury.

WEAKNESSES

treadwell has exceptional ballskills and catching radius with strong hands to pluck away from his body or scoop off his shoelaces - if the throw is anywhere within a few feet of his body, he'll attack it. he isn't a sudden athlete, but plays with athletic twitch and power to be a threat after the catch.

Although soft-spoken, Treadwell is highly respected when he does speak up and plays like a warrior. He has the skill-set to develop into a legitimate No. 1 target in the NFL, similar to a not-as-dynamic Dez Bryant; a top 10 talent in the 2016 class.

lacks sprinter speed, but faster than expected due to strong, decisive strides, never playing hesitant. shows the ability to push routes, sink and quickly locate the football. plays with grown man strength to brush off tackle attempts and get every yard possible - rarely phased by initial tackler in college due to his balance and power.

Has run-after-catch ability with his strength and athleticism, stretching screens into big gains. Won't allow defenders to chase him out of bounds. Takes pride in his blocking, throwing his body and overwhelming defenders.

strengths

Well-built for the position with a muscular upper body and sleek definition. Long arms and large hands to create a very large catching radius. Natural plucker with vacuum hands away from his body, snatching anything in his general direction. Outstanding on 50/50 balls, showing above average body control and hand-eye coordination.

2014: Suffered a gruesome leg injury against Aubburn in November 2014, but returned to full strength in 2015.

An Under Armour, USA Today, MaxPreps and SuperPrep All-America selection

Rated a 5-star recruit by Rivals.com, Scout.com, 247Sports.com and MaxPreps and the nation's No. 1 wide receiver by Tom Lemming, Rivals.com and ESPN.com

Listed as the No. 5 overall recruit in the nation by Rivals.com, No. 6 by MaxPreps, No. 19 by ESPN.com, No. 28 by 247Sports.com and No. 30 by Scout.com

Regarded as Illinois' top football recruit in 2013

Had six catches for 46 yards in the Under Armour All-America Game

One of 16 final candidates for the 2013 U.S. Army Player of the Year

Named Illinois Male Athlete of the Year by the NWI Times

Named the Chicago Tribune Player of the Year, NWI Times Offensive Player of the Year and All-State first team as a senior

Led Crete-Monee to the Class 6A state title and hauled in 81 catches for 1,424 yards and 16 touchdowns, while rushing for 257 yards and seven more TDs on the ground

Also had 56 tackles and six interceptions on defense

Named the NWI Times Offensive Player of the Year, Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Year and a first team All-State pick as a junior when he recorded 75 catches for 1,391 yards and 18 touchdowns

Also had 45 tackles, 10 TFLS and eight sacks on defense as a junior

A three-time All-Area selection

Had 58 catches for 811 yards and seven TDs as a sophomore

Coached in high school by Jerry Verde

Also played basketball.

Son of Tami Treadwell

Full name is Laquon Malik Treadwell

Born: June 14, 1995

High school teammate of Ole Miss defensive back Anthony Standifer.