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.
Joe Mixon/RB/Oklahoma — 6’1”, 225 Lbs
The Good
-Powerful, balanced runner that thrives in zone scheme
-Patient runner that lets holes develop
-Has some shiftiness to his game and can make defenders miss
-Great route runner with excellent hands out of the backfield
-Extremely young for a prospect; won’t turn 21 until July 24
-Impressive initial quickness laterally for runner
The Bad
-A bit careless with the football as a runner
-Fumbled six times in two seasons as a Sooner
-Runs with a high pad level, leaving him prone to some big shots
-Serious character concerns due to his heinous incident punching a female in 2014
-Can be too patient at times as a runner and has some vision issues with cutback lanes
Bio
-2016 First Team All-Big 12
-Set single-season Oklahoma records for all-purpose yards (2,331) and yards per game (194.