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.
#8 Emeke Egbule /OLB Houston – 6’2” 245
The Good
- Good hands usage and play strength to take on blockers and set the edge
- Uses violent hands and leg drive to blow up blocks
- Good first step and aggressiveness as a pass rusher
- Able to convert speed to power as a rusher
- Good zone awareness and ability to disrupt routes
- Draws holding penalties on opponents
The Bad
- Lacks aggressiveness as a tackler, slips off tackles
- Inconsistency when reading blocks and will lose contain
- Marginal timing when shedding blocks
- Gets too focused on taking on blocks and loses sight of the ball
- Poor use of hands when rushing the passer
- Lacks a pass rush plan
Bio
- Career – 162 tackles, 98 solo, 13 TFL, 5 sacks, 1 INT, 5 PBU, 7 FR, 2 TD, 2 FF
- 2018 – 69 tackles, 39 solo, 5.