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 Oklahoma wide receiver Sterling Shepard.
#3 – Sterling Shepard/WR Oklahoma: 5102, 194
The Good
– Scrappy blocker, high-effort
– Smooth, developed route-runner
– Creates space using routes
– Adjusts body to make difficult catches
– Fast off the line, hits his gear quickly
– Works himself to open space
The Bad
– Needs to respect red line on the sideline, keep himself in-bounds for his QB
– Takes a “giddy-up” step releasing from the line against off-man
– Lets too many easy passes go through his hands
– Sometimes needs to quit the fancy footwork and just get off the line
– Struggles tracking the ball at times
– Could be a more active handfighter
Bio
– Returned punts Junior and Senior seasons
– Semifinalist for Biletnikoff Award (2015), First Team All-American (2015, ESPN.