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.
#3 Diontae Johnson/WR/5’10 183 lbs
The Good:
- Quick release off the line
- Able to side step press coverage, footwork is a plus
- Knows how to subtly push off at top of the route
- Excels at getting an inside release
- Works his way back to the football
- Slippery in the open field
- Consistent reliable hands
- Tracks the ball well in the air
- Special teams ability as return man
The Bad:
- Needs more suddenness at the top of his routes
- Route running could use some polish, needs to run sharper
- Lacks strength
- Gets re-routed to the sideline too easily
- Ball security issues
- Does not really seem to have elite vertical speed
Bio:
- 49 receptions for 761 yards, 8 TDs, 15.