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2018 NFL Draft Player Profiles: Indiana WR Simmie Cobbs Jr.

From now until the 2018 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.

#1 Simmie Cobbs Jr./Indiana WR – 6’4” 220 lbs.

The Good:

– Big frame that he uses to box out defenders
– Tracks the ball well in air
– Adequate run blocker
– Soft hands
– Good body control

The Bad:

– Character concerns with refusing breathalyzer test and failing to identify himself in July 2017
– Bigger corners can out-physical him
– Doesn’t separate well
– Limited catch radius
– Concentration issues
– Limited foot speed that makes changing directions slower than it should
– Will be 23 on August 25th

Bio:

– 2017 First team All-Big Ten (coaches and media)
– 2017 IU Offensive Player of the Year
– 2017 Biletnikoff Award Watch List
– Former high school basketball player
– Injured ankle in first game of 2016 and missed rest of season
– College career statistics were 38 games played with 139 receptions for 1,990 receiving yards (14.