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 Southern Miss WR Mike Thomas.
#88, Mike Thomas — WR/Southern Miss/6’1”/197 Lbs/Senior
The Good
-Great body control and upper body flexibility in the air
-Able to win a large majority of 50/50 balls
-Strong hands to lock onto football and make catch through contact
-Good long speed for position
-Above-average route runner that has full route tree at disposal
-Fights for every inch on the field
-Scrappy receiver that loves contact
-Willing blocker that has a slight mean streak to him
The Bad
-Struggles to create separation at the top of routes
-Thin frame for position, but has build to add muscle mass
-Has a history of drops that can be chalked up to focus issues
-Stiff hips give him problems in and out of cuts
-Press coverage is a thorn in his side at times
-Average athlete inside first ten yards
Bio
-Collected 71 receptions for 1,391 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2015
-Played just two years of FBS-level football
-Hauled in at least one touchdown over final 10 games of 2015
-Was one of biggest NFL Combine snubs in recent memory
Film Breakdown
Southern Miss wide receiver Mike Thomas is arguably the most divisive receiving prospect in the 2016 NFL Draft, and for good reason.