The Steelers selected their second Maryland Terrapin of the 2020 NFL Draft with the 198th pick. Antoine Brooks played line backer, safety and slot corner in college,something that comes up in his evaluations.
The Good
Alpha personality on the field
Built like a brick mailbox
Pursues with good leverage
Comes to balance as open-field tackler
Squares and scrapes laterally to maintain tackle positioning
Former quarterback with intriguing pre-snap recognition
Potential to be a star cover man on special teamsThe Bad
Needs to play with improved discipline as a pro
Gets outside the structure and freelances at times
Questions about where his best position fit is
Tightly bound with sticky hips to open and run
Lacks prototypical length to challenge throws
Will have issues covering man in spaceThe Verdict
He’s either a versatile defender or one lacking a clean positional fit depending on a team’s assessment and scheme.