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.
David Montgomery /Iowa St RB – 5’11” 216 lbs.
The Good
–Good balance, decent leg drive, and exploits small creases while running to daylight
–Gets to full speed in two steps, has quick bouncy feet, and moves well side to side
– Has nice body control and effective pad level getting low with loose hips
–Near the goal line and short yardage situations, he busts through the line of scrimmage like a wiry corkscrew burrowing his way to the other side
–Uses spin moves or stiff-arms to create space between himself and his would be tacklers
–Has soft hands, catches the ball in stride, and can adjust to poorly thrown passes while running crisp routes
The Bad
–Sophomore and junior years got a lot of touches behind an abysmal offensive line.