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.
#1 Marquez Callaway/WR Tennessee – 6’1/2 205
The Good
– Big frame with good length (32 3/8 inches) and hand size (9 3/8 inches)
– Routinely wins jump balls, high leaper with good timing and ability to win in contested situations downfield
– Good hands and tracking of the football, finds and adjusts to the ball downfield
– Physical player, plays and runs with an edge, fearless mentality and willing to go over the middle of the field
– Can break tackles against smaller corners with some YAC ability
– Willing blocker with frame to support it, size lets him crack safeties in the box
– Playmaker in college with legitimate vertical ability
– Punt return value with lots of production
– Lots of starting experience
– Sub-par QB play didn’t help his cause
The Bad
– Despite size, struggles versus press coverage and too often stalled at the line
– Needs to use hands better to knock CBs hands down and get into his route
– Build-up speed runner with average timed speed (4.