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.
#6 Cam Brown/LB Penn State – 6’5 232
The Good
- Long, rangy linebacker with big frame and long arms
- Extensive snaps lining up in space, especially in the slot
- Has played all over the field for Penn State
- Tough run defender who will lay the wood
- Run fits are good, will attack the proper shoulder
- Very hard to block when attacking the line of scrimmage in run defense
- Plays well through contact most of the time
- Looks like a different player when attacking than he does in coverage
The Bad
- Narrow hipped and slender build, looks like a receiver
- Lacks natural instincts for coverage
- Struggles to contribute once receiver has ball in space
- Poor angles are a cause for concern
- Mental errors and false steps riddle his film, incredibly inconsistent
- Missed tackles are a problem, likes to hit and not tackle
- High-cut and struggles to change directions in short order
- Runs over and around blocks instead of shedding to get to ball carrier
Bio
- 198 career tackles, 14.