As we delve further into the Pittsburgh Steelers offseason, our attention has begun to shift towards the draft. Like we’ve done all throughout the offseason, these reports will cover the prospects of the 2015 NFL Draft, placing an emphasis on those who could help the Steelers the most.
Breakdown of a late round corner. Tennessee’s Justin Coleman.
#27 – Justin Coleman/CB Tennessee: 5’10/5 188
The Good
– Adequate size and length who has the ability to add some weight
– Quick feet and a strong lower body
– Lower half allows him to transition quickly, great click and close, and rallies to the ball in a hurry
– Smooth turn who doesn’t exhibit any stiffness in his hips
– Has enough long speed to play the position in the NFL
– Capable of playing the pocket with the ball in the air
– Shows ability to break down and wrap up, bring down comparably sized player
– High effort player
– Versatile who has experience playing both outside positions and the slot
– Tons of starting experience
– Played against quality competition
The Bad
– Needs to add weight, currently too light
– Inconsistent tackler who must show better form, bring his arms and wrap
– Must do better job in run support, add strength to bring down bigger, denser runner
– Has trouble finding the ball vertically, staying in-phase with the receiver, and allows too much separation downfield
– Has to work on opening gate earlier, can gamble and vulnerable to getting beat, does not have great makeup speed
– Only one year of impressive production
Other
– 38 career starts, cracked starting lineup freshman year
– 2014: 42 tackles 4 INT
– Career: 157 tackles 5 INT
– Participant in the East/West Shrine Game
– Successful hurdler in track and field during high school
– First person in immediate family to graduate college
Tape Breakdown
Coleman’s best asset are his feet and explosion.