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 Jordyn Brooks / LB Texas Tech – 6000 240
The Good
- 4 years of starting experience and above average production
- Very good to elite burst and acceleration
- Has the athleticism to spy on QB and put pressure on them outside the pocket
- Reads Gap/Power, outside Zone runs well
- Good motor and aggressiveness to get to the ball
- Solid tackler overall
The Bad
- Coverage skills are somewhat unknown
- Ball skills are poor with only 8 total plays on the ball in 4 years
- Can be too fast on blitz allowing QB’s to sidestep him
- Diagnosing of inside runs needs some improvement
- Use of hands and shedding blocks is marginal
- Tackles too high coming downhill
Bio
- Career – 360 tackles, 224 solo, 32 TFL, 6.