With the 2019 NFL Draft in the books, we’re wrapping things up by offering player profiles on all the UDFAs signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers. The franchise’s history is strong with diamonds in the rough though in recent years, the classes have been weak. Hopefully this crop changes that trend.
#58 Damian Prince / OL Maryland – 6’4” 306
The Good
- Lots of right tackle starting experience
- Experience playing from the TE spot in unbalanced line alignments
- Good push on down blocks/double teams
- Good anchor; not easily moved off his spot
- Good awareness and temperament on twists and stunts
The Bad
- Lateral quickness is below average
- Hands are slow to come up and meet the defender
- Drops his head at the point of contact
- Doesn’t sustain his blocks in the run game
- Gets grabby vs quicker defenders who get outside his frame
- Could get more depth in Pass Pro; may struggle with NFL speed rushers
Bio
- Stared 39 of 43 games
- 2018 – Led all returning tackles in Big Ten allowing just eight pressures in 2018 according to Pro Football Focus
- 17th best rushing offense in the country and third best in the Big Ten, averaging 230.