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.
Another day, another corner. Look at small school sleeper Harlan Miller.
#1 Harlan Miller/CB SE Louisiana: 5’11/7 180
The Good
– Aggressive, finds and attacks the football, and plays catch points very well with his length
– Skinny lower half but able to transition out of pedal quickly and decent explosion, covers ground in a hurry
– Capable of tracking the ball over his shoulder in man coverage, times his jumps well
– Shows change of direction ability and overall, stays in-phase on man coverage
– Reads QB eyes well, understands route combinations, and though he gambles, creates big plays
– Attempts to be a physical corner, willing to press, and knows when to release to avoid penalties
– Experience as field and boundary corner
– Punt return value
– Quality starting experience and a productive career
The Bad
– Awful frame, rail-thin, skinniest lower half of perhaps any draftable prospect in this year’s class
– Aggressive to a fault, takes chances, goes for the interception too often, will have to be reined in because he’s vulnerable of getting beat
– Drag down tackle because of his frame, struggles to get off blocks, and should not be counted on in run support
– Straight line speed is questionable (4.