Rashee Rice WR SMU

STRENGTHS
Rashee is a physical receiver who is a “contested catching” machine. His bulk allows him to handle any size corner, safety, or hybrid linebacker when he runs his routes. Rashee has good overall athleticism and speed and the ability to adjust to the ball in the air, make the acrobatic catch and track the ball on those deep passes to make the big play. He has good run-after-the-catch leg strength, to break tackles in the open field. Rashee has that sneaky type of speed that makes you think he is not that fast or quick until someone is chasing him or he has to get open in the red zone. Rashee is the type of receiver quarterbacks just have to throw him the ball and not worry about if he is open or not. Trust him and he will find a way to catch the ball.

CONCERNS
Rashee has so much confidence in his ability to catch a contested pass that his route running has become sloppy and easy to read. Against single coverage, he has a bad habit of actually slowing down after he makes his cuts and lacks separation. He is very good against zone coverage but against single coverage, he will have to break this very bad habit of slowing down because if he doesn’t it will allow for easy interceptions.

BOTTOM LINE: 2.67
Rashee’s ability to impact will be directly related to who is throwing him the ball and play calling. If he is matched up with a strong-arm quarterback who has “arm arrogance” or can extend plays out of the pocket then I see Rashee as being one of the best receivers from this class because of his ability to make contested catches, adjust to the ball in the air, and make the acrobatic catch. If Rashee is selected by an average quarterback who is a rhythm thrower…your guess is as good as mine as to his ability to impact.