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.
#3 Cam Akers/RB FSU – 5”11, 212 lbs
The Good
– Well proportioned body, thick frame with a well built hip base
– Shows great explosion in and out of his cuts, covers a lot of ground
– Can sink his hips with ease, very fluid and agile player who can string together cuts without losing much, if any speed
– Finishes runs with authority, often dishing out plenty of punishment to oncoming tacklers whether it be a stiff arm, or lowering his pads into them
– Flashes good balance through contact, is able to keep upright either through or after contact
– Gets after it in pass protection, shows good hand placement, keeps pads and base low, shows functional anchor, very aware of his responsibilities.