From now until the 2020 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.
#99 Curtis Weaver/EDGE/6’3 265 lbs
The Good:
- Feisty hands, uses them well to win at the point of attack
- Good use of hands to swim/rip through opposing linemen
- Uses hands well to maximize leverage against the run
- Quick off the snap
- Comfortable dropping into coverage
- Very strong at the point of attack
- Powerful bull rush due to size and strength
- Has positional flexibility
The Bad:
- Struggles as a tackler in open field
- Offers little to nothing when first move fails
- Needs to develop a counter move
- Flexibility seems to be a concern
- Lacks real bend around the edge
Bio:
- 2019: 52 tackles, 19.