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.
#53/Khalid Kareem/EDGE/Notre Dame/6’4”, 268 Lbs
The Good:
-Good length and size for the position
-Uses reach well to extend and play with power against the run
-Smart football player that isn’t fooled by window dressing
-Control pad level and wins with leverage against the run
-Comfortable playing all along the defensive line
-Quick release off the ball with no false steps
-Sets a consistent edge playing the run
-Good power in bull rush and flashes long-arm stab to win as a pass rusher
The Bad:
-Doesn’t always have a pass rush plan
-Lack of counters is glaring on film
-Underwhelming pass rush production during career at Power 5 program
-Rush moves take too long to develop and aren’t nuanced
-Athleticism overall is a concern; looks clunky on film
-Very limited experience standing up or dropping into space
Bio:
-Named a team captain at Notre Dame in 2019
– Started all 13 games in 2019, recording 46 tackles, 10.