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.
#1 Johnnie Dixon/WR/5’10 210 lbs
The Good:
- Long, vertical speed
- Finds soft spots in zone
- Gets chin over toes when running curl routes
- Soft, reliable hands
- Is a weapon working the seams, probably best suited for the slot
- Uses arms to swim through jamming
- Willing blocker
- Kick return experience
The Bad:
- Injury concerns are a huge red flag, numerous knee injuries from 2014-2016
- Struggles to fight off press coverage
- Taken out of plays by physical cornerbacks
- Struggles to separate the top of routes
- Seems stiff when it comes to lateral movement
- Very limited YAC ability
- Poor contact balance
Bio:
- 2018: 42 receptions for 669 yards, 8 TDs, 15.