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 Hunter Bryant/TE/6’2 239 lbs
The Good:
- Very fluid athlete, moves well
- Athleticism will make him a mismatch down the field
- Smooth route runner
- Lined up all across the formation (next to the formation, in the slot, out wide)
- Contested catch winner
- Shows good concentration when tracking the football
- Excellent receiver, creates a ton of separation
- Great burst off the line of scrimmage
- Has YAC ability, bounces off tackles
The Bad:
- Blocking is definitely an area that needs to be improved
- Lacks strength to drive
- Will not contribute much on running downs
- Undersized, small frame
- Has a few mental whiffs when blocking as well
Bio:
- 2019: 52 receptions for 825 yards and three touchdowns
- Career: 85 receptions for 1394 yards and five touchdowns
- 2019 All-Pac-12 First Team selection
- 2019 All-America First Team selection by The Athletic
- 2019 All-America Honorable Mention by PFF
- His 1394 receiving yards were the second most by a tight end in Washington history
- Co-winner of Washington’s Outstanding Freshman Award during his freshman year
- Forgoing his senior year to enter the 2020 NFL Draft
Tape Breakdown:
Washington tight end Hunter Bryant is pretty much everything you would want from a receiving tight end.