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.
#11 Dane Jackson/CB Pittsburgh – 5’11 187
The Good
– Patient player capable of playing in press alignment, doesn’t guess and reads route/stem of receiver with good anticipation, allowing him to take good angles and close on the football
– Fluid player with good change of direction ability, shows speed turn to get back in-phase when beat at the LOS
– Desire to be physical, sticks his nose in the run game and good tackler when he plays with proper technique, seeks out contact
– Experience playing left/right cornerback, time on field and boundary side
– Excellent starting experience
– Good overall production
– Regarded well in locker room, team captain
The Bad
– Slighter frame and lacks length (30 3/8 inch arms) that will especially hurt him in press
– Lacks long speed and will struggle to catch up in the open field and against faster receivers, average to slightly below athlete and tested like it (4.