From now until the 2021 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.
#5 Dax Milne/BYU/WR/6’0”, 193 Lbs
The Good
-Underrated athlete with good burst in and out of his cuts
-High-end route runner with refined route tree
-Plays well through contact and displays strong hands at the catch point
-Tracks the football well in the air
-Adept at extending routes when play breaks down and find soft spots to win
-Good overall football IQ; smart, smart player
The Bad
-Small, slight frame for boundary receiver
-Has the build of a slot receiver and may need to move inside in the NFL
-Needs to add mass and strength to compete at the next level
-Won’t scare teams vertically in the NFL despite consistently winning there in the college
-Runs hard after the catch but doesn’t create much in terms of YAC
-Not overly sudden or explosive for the position
Bio
-Played in 35 career games for Cougars
-Finished three-year career with 101 catches for 1,542 yards and 11 touchdowns
-Returned 12 career punts and two career kicks in college, bringing some special teams experience to the table
-Broke out as a starter in 2020 with potential top 3 pick Zach Wilson at QB.