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2016 NFL Draft Player Profiles: Texas A&M C Mike Matthews

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.

Getting a good look at the interior offensive line with Texas A&M’s Mike Matthews.

#56 – Mike Matthews/OL Texas A&M: 6015, 294

The Good

– Makes line calls, indicates blitzers
– Good at getting himself into space
– Anchors and drives, can sustain run blocks
– Tight, concise puller
– Chases plays downfield
– Held his own against Jarran Reed of Alabama in the run game

The Bad

– Lacks pop, shoulders square facing LBs
– Watches the QB through his legs, can’t give that away at the next level
– Needs better hand placement pass-blocking
– Doesn’t keep his head on a swivel, has to find someone to block.