NFL draft 2016: Wisconsin WR Alex Erickson scouting report

How does the former All-Big Ten wide receiver fit in today's NFL?As I continue going through these reports, a trend keeps occurring. Many of these guys were seemingly under-recruited, or self-made success stories that are now in a position to become a member of an NFL roster. This is a huge testament to the Wisconsin football program and the player development that occurs over a player's career in Madison.

Alex Erickson is another case of this. The walk-on from Darlington, Wis., went from playing intramural flag football to All-Big Ten wide receiver and leading the team in receiving in two consecutive seasons. This is particularly impressive, considering that Erickson was largely the only…