The draft is over but we’re not finished breaking down their prospects just yet. While we had a scouting report on every non-long snapper drafted, we didn’t write one on most of the Pittsburgh Steelers undrafted free agents. So we’ll be covering those names over the next several weeks.
Unless any other names are brought in, the last new face we’ll be breaking down this offseason. Wisconsin QB Bart Houston.
Bart Houston/QB Wisconsin – 6’3 234
The Good
– NFL frame
– Experience under center and played in a pro style offense, asked to huddle up, shift/motion at the line, and 3/5/7 drops with and without a hitch
– Progression reader who sees the entire field
– Rhythm thrower who gets the ball out on time
– Tough player, sacrifices his body and willing to take a shot as a passer and runner
– Carries the football high when moving outside the pocket
– Shows touch on throws downfield, not everything is a fastball
– Experience preparing and coming off the bench
– Football family
The Bad
– Rocky senior season, got benched for long stretches of the year
– Below average arm who “pushes” the ball, front foot isn’t flat and struggles to drive the football
– Needs to get away from center quicker, doesn’t take big enough steps initially and tries to compensate towards the end of his drop, making it tougher for him to gather
– Elongated release and ball drops down and away near his hip, windup
– Makes bad decisions in crucial situations, third down/red zone, and will force throws, physical tools aren’t good enough to compensate
– Limited athlete
Bio
– Five career starts
– Career: 65.