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.
#13 DeeJay Dallas/RB/5’10 214 lbs
The Good:
- Anchors well in pass protection
- Good contact balance, bounces off quite a few tackle attempts
- Strong lower half
- Reads and uses his blockers well once he hits second level
- Plays with a lot of competitive toughness
- Gets skinny through the hole
- Has upside as a receiver despite limited receptions
- Has both kick and punt return experience
The Bad:
- Vision is very hit or miss
- Had ball security issues in 2018
- Could be more decisive when pressing the line of scrimmage
- Won’t have the speed to test the perimeter
- Lacks that second gear
Bio:
- 2019: 115 carries, 693 rushing yards, 8 TDs
- Career: 265 carries, 1527 rushing yards, 17 TDs
- 28 receptions for 317 receiving yards, 2 TDs
- 20 kick returns for 420 yards, 11 punt returns for 191 yards, 1 TD
- Started 10 games last season, first season as lead running back
- Missed time last season due to an elbow injury
- Chose Miami over Alabama, Auburn, Florida and Georgia
- Transitioned from receiver to running back during freshman year
Tape Breakdown:
Running backs are an important part of today’s NFL and while the big name running backs always soak up an extraordinary amount of attention before the draft, there are always more than a few mid-late round guys who end up being consistent contributors at the next level.