Greg Ward Jr., wide receiver, Houston
Greg Ward Jr. was expected to be a Heisman contender in 2016, and the Cougars were expected to be a potential CFP team. Neither of those things happened. Houston largely disappointed, but that doesn’t take away from Ward’s production for the Cougars. Neither does it take away from his potential.
Ward Jr. was a tremendous dual-threat quarterback for Houston, and he showed off the ability to make huge plays thanks to his great athleticism.
Here’s the catch for Ward, though: He was invited to the combine as a wideout, so he has an incredible amount to prove to NFL scouts.
Sure, he’s athletic, but will that translate to being a full-time wide receiver at the highest level of football? That’s a tough hill to climb. A good start would be going out in wide receiver drills and flashing that athleticism and agility that made him a star for Houston.