We’re back again breaking down prospects for the 2017 NFL Draft, set to kick off on April 27th through the 29th. Our goal this season is to write reports on at least 150 players and hopefully, as many as 200. It will, of course, have a focus on Pittsburgh Steelers’ wants and needs but we will look big-picture too at the best players in this year’s draft.
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Marshon Lattimore/CB/Ohio State: 6’0”, 195 Lbs
The Good
– Very fluid hips
– Sticky defender that plays well in hip pocket of WR
– Serious makeup speed to close gaps
– Smart, instinctive football player
– Mirrors opposing receivers well with ability to change directions quickly without losing speed
– Sound, solid tackler in the open field
– Packs a punch as a hitter
– Can play in the box and support against the run
– Great hand-eye coordination at catch point to combat receiver in the air
The Bad
– Struggles to get off blocks in run support
– Has a tendency to lock eyes into the backfield when not in man coverage
– Relies on arm tackles at too often.