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.
#7 Ugo Amadi/S Oregon – 5’9/3 199
The Good
– Best when the ball is in the air, good tracking, timing, and overall ball skills
– Smart gamble who takes calculated risks, reads the QB and route combinations well and drives on the football with the proper angle
– Versatile player who lined up all over the defense, wore lots of hats and no idea will be new to him
– Good athlete who can run with receivers in man coverage
– Fluid player who doesn’t show stiffness when asked to flip his hips, has a speed turn that helps him recover and get back in-phase quicker
– Shows a desire to be physical and come up and support the run
– Tries to get himself under control as a tackler, breaks down and shows good tackling posture
– Used as a blitzer with moderate production there
– Sparkplug, high energy player
– Productive player against good competition who created plenty of turnovers
– Asset as a punt returner with experience and success
– Tons of starting experience and considered one of the leaders of the defense
The Bad
– Undersized, small frame, lacks bulk and length
– Frame and lack of strength causes him to miss far more tackles than he should
– Will break down too early and let ball carrier have time to react, needs to drive through his tackles more as opposed to lunging
– Drag down tackler who doesn’t show much pop or power
– Shows issues in man coverage; will guess on routes and open his hips the wrong way or open too early in off man, letting receivers win underneath
– Not the quickest processor and can be fooled by window dressing in run and pass game
– Unclear where his best spot will be in the NFL
Bio
– 34 career starts for the Ducks
– Career: 165 tackles (8.