As you should know by now, our attention has now shifted to the 2016 NFL Draft as it relates to the prospects. From now until the draft takes place, we hope to profile as many draft prospects as we possibly can for you. Most of these player profiles will be centered around prospects the Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to have interest in.
Breakdown of Auburn WR Duke Williams.
#1 – D’haquille “Duke” Williams/WR Auburn: 6022, 229
The Good
– Excellent catch radius, adjusts outside body to snag balls
– Gets head around and hands up, expecting passes
– Monster running inside-breaking routes (slants, posts, shallow crossers), can sell play-action well by jogging a step or two before exploding inside
– Loves gaining ground after the catch, sells out for extra yardage
– Bounces off hits
– Has diverse route tree, including some double-moves
– Possesses good footwork
The Bad
– Low-effort blocker, too ready to abandon run plays (throws his hands up after about three seconds expecting a holding call)
– Ball security issues, needs to tuck high and tight
– Needs to learn when to get upfield and stop running east/west
– Dismissed from Auburn football team for undisclosed violation of team rules, suspended for 2014 Outback Bowl and start of 2015 season
– Doesn’t have deep speed (4.