From now until the 2019 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.
#6 Kerrith Whyte Jr/RB Florida Atlantic – 5’10 197
The Good
– Average build but compact frame and isn’t tiny
– Excellent speed, timed and on the field, able to finish long runs, beat defenders to the edge, and defeats angles
– Doesn’t get cute as a runner and will get downhill, rush between the tackles
– Able to run through arm tackles in the open field
– Big threat as a kick returner with tons of success on special teams
– Overall, dynamic player with ability to score at any moment
– Shows vision on zone runs, ability to read the flow of the defense and make good decisons
– Productive when given the opportunity
The Bad
– Spent career as backup, rarely shouldered the load (one game of 20+ carries) and allowed to rotate in and play fresh
– Lacks power and struggles to push the pile and convert in short-yardage situations
– Runs too tall and hurts power, goes down too easily
– Largely a straight-line player who shows some stiffness in changing directions
– Limited work as a receiver, basic route tree, some receptions were by design, and some evidence of him double-catching passes
– Raw in pass protection, willing, but struggles with technique and power, tendency to drop his eyes and lunge through blocks
– Return upside is limited in league that is close to phasing out kick returns
Bio
– 22 years old, declared early as a redshirt junior
– Career: 232 carries, 1358 yards (5.