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.
#20 J.R. Reed / S Georgia – 6006 202
The Good
- Good mental processing and understanding of routes
- Keep everything in front of him when playing deep
- Good ability to click and close when he has the opportunity
- Reads screens well and attacks quickly
- Willing to take on blocks and get involved in the running game
- Intensity steps up in the red zone
The Bad
- Not in position to make a play on the ball often
- Wouldn’t put him in the slot over quicker WR’s
- Avoids big hit opportunities and pulls up at contact
- Tackling technique is all over the place
- Struggle to get off blocks against any type of player
- Lack of physicality may not project well for special teams
Bio
- Career – 204 tackles, 107 solo, 9 TFL, 3 sacks, 5 INT’s, 14 PD, 3 FR, 2 TD, 2 FF
- 2019 – 54 tackles, 29 solo, 2 TFL, .