From now until the 2017 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to showcase as many prospects as possible and examine both their strengths and weaknesses. Most of these profiles will feature individuals that the Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to have an interest in, while a few others will be top-ranked players. If there is a player you would like us to analyze, let us know in the comments below.
Zay Jones/WR/East Carolina — 6’1”, 200 Lbs
The Good
-Technical route runner that is effective on boundary or in the slot
-Twitchy lower body that allows him to explode in and out of cuts
-Nose for the sticks
-A real chain-moving, possession receiver
-Wide catch radius with consistent hands
-Great feel for finding the soft spot in zones
-Durable receiver that had a heavy workload
-NFL bloodlines; son of former Cowboy Robert Jones and nephew of former NFL quarterback Jeff Blake
The Bad
-Soft blocker that doesn’t really like to mix it up
-Limited route tree largely due to scheme; tons of stops, speed outs and slants
-Not a serious RAC threat with ball in his hands
-Usually goes down on first contact
-Struggles to create separation on deep shots
Bio
-Owns FBS, American Athletic Conference and ECU career (399) and single-season (158) standards in receptions
-A Fred Biletnikoff Award, William V.