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.
#10 Skai Moore/LB/South Carolina 6’2″ 224 Lbs
The Good
-Fluid athlete that is very comfortable moving any direction
-Great feel for the position
-Impressive range sideline-to-sideline
-Able to see past blockers into the backfield, finding the football quickly
-Fires downhill quickly against the run
-Extremely comfortable playing zone coverage, and has a knack for baiting QBs
-Impressive ball skills for position
The Bad
-Very lean frame with limited room to add bulk
-Play speed is a bit slower than frame indicates
-Plays with a very high pad level
-Doesn’t have feel for coming in under control to make open-field stops
-Will struggle in man coverage due to lack of feel for route concepts
Bio
-Earned first team All-SEC accolades by the league’s coaches and second-team honors by AP and Phil Steele
-Named second team All-America by College Sports Madness
-Named a permanent team captain, earning that distinction for the second time in his career
-Became the 15th player in Division I history to lead his team in tackles in four seasons
-Tied Bo Davies’s school record with 14 career interceptions
-Finished career with 353 tackles, 20.