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.
Our second receiver profile. Illinois WR Geronimo Allison.
#8, Geronimo Allison — WR/Illinois/6’3”/196 Lbs/Senior
The Good
-Gets vertical quickly with long strides, quick burst off the line
-Able to beat press coverage with quick feet and strong head fakes
-Good feel for what CBs are trying to do to him
-Can adjust routes quickly to work open
-Underrated runner after the catch that doesn’t go down easily
-Strong hands to pluck balls out of the air
-Ideal height, weight and arm length for position
The Bad
-Poor effort as a run blocker, doesn’t seem to want to engage in contact if he doesn’t have to
-Tends to round off his routes, making it easier for CBs to close quickly
-Lack of deep speed allows CBs to sit on underneath routes
-Has an issue with drops and consistency snap-to-snap
-Struggles to create separation in and out of cuts
-Stiff hips for a receiver
Bio
-Played two years of JUCO ball before transferring to Illinois for junior and senior season
-Didn’t play football during sophomore and junior seasons of high school
-Honorable All-Mention WR in Big Ten last season (65 catches, 882 yards, three TD’s)
-Turned 22 years old on Jan.