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.
#13 Dillon Mitchell/WR Oregon – 6’1/2 197
The Good
– Good release off the line, ability to beat press coverage with hand use and burst
– Creates space and break point, nice job varying speeds to lull corner and run away at the top
– Natural separator on both vertical and underneath routes, speed to stack corners when going deep
– Vertical threat with above average speed
– Tracks and finds the ball well in tight coverage
– Capable of being a YAC threat who can make first defender miss
– Quick to the tuck after the catch, gets upfield immediately
– Adjusts to balls thrown outside his frame
– Versatile enough to play in the slot or on the outside
– High effort blocker who can stalk block and seems to take a lot of pride in it
– Detailed player who does little things well, works hard back to the football on underneath routes
– Minor punt return value
The Bad
– Relatively thin-framed and could stand to add some weight
– Inconsistent in most areas of his game
– Want to see him consistently catch the ball cleanly
– Doesn’t finish enough plays and can lose out in combative situations, want to see him play stronger and bigger
-Isn’t always physical enough attacking the football on underneath routes
– Want to see him run through routes, not look for the ball so early
– Only one year of production, one year wonder?