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.
#5 Terry Godwin/WR Georgia – 5’11/3 174
The Good
– Legitimate deep speed and playmaker down field and over the middle
– Capable of making spectacular catches, shows plus body control and awareness for where he/the sideline is at
– Hands catcher who plucks away from his body
– Quick to the tuck after the catch, good acceleration to reach top speed
– Works hard to adjust to the ball away from his frame, does a nice job of tracking the football
– Shows snap and separation at the top of his route
– Can win with his release off the line, especially on vertical routes, quick-twitch player
– Some slot/X receiver versatility in school
– Dynamic player, made most of his opportunities
– Willing blocker in the run game
– Tons of starting experience
The Bad
– Very slight bad, underweight, needs to add muscle and at least another 10 pounds to hold up as a full-time receiver
– Short arms (less than 30 inches) and struggles to finish some plays on poorly thrown passes
– Struggles in contested situations due to his frame
– Problems beating press, can get beat up, especially on non-vertical routes where he knows he has to break down, better in the slot with more space/leverage
– Despite effort as a blocker, has trouble cracking safeties due to his size, better on stalk blocks against corners
– Limited production, didn’t play a ton of snaps, only one year over 400 yards, never had more than 38 catches
– Doesn’t have the return experience/production you’d expect out of a speedster of his size, something he’ll need to learn in the NFL (questions about his frame as a kick returner)
Bio
– 34 career starts, appeared in a whopping 54 career games
– Career: 134 receptions, 1800 yards (13.