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2020 NFL Draft Player Profiles: LSU C Lloyd Cushenberry III

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.

#79 Lloyd Cushenberry III / IOL LSU – 6032 312

The Good

  • High character player and team leader
  • Stout frame with good play strength
  • Long arms, quick hands and good hand placement
  • Good athletic ability and agility to pull and work in space
  • Effectiveness on Combo blocks as the post or climb
  • Strength and anchor to handle power rushes

The Bad

  • Forward lean gets him off balance
  • Adequate punch not effective at stunning the defender
  • Mental processing of A gap pressure
  • Playing through the whistle
  • Overall aggressiveness is lacking

Bio

  • 2019 Second-Team All-American (AFCA, FWAA)
  • First offensive lineman to be awarded the No.