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.
#74 Fred Johnson/OG Florida – 6’6” 330
The Good
- Smooth operator in the open field, great movement skills for his size
- Powerful hands, never passive in any aspect of his game
- Good at reaching into the second level and in space
- High IQ lineman who can exchange stunts easily
- Solid feet that are quick
- Very sturdy anchor
The Bad
- Pad level can swell at times, needs to be more flat-backed
- Would like to see him vary his sets more
- Length not ideal, can get caught up with short arms
- Hand placement can be off at times
- Leans too much instead of being patient, can get off-balance
Fred Johnson was a surprising UDFA who I fully expected to get drafted this year with his size and movement skills, but it turns out that never happened.