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.
#17 Dillon Stoner/WR/Oklahoma State 6’0”, 198 lbs.
The Good
– Physical, reliable slot/boundary receiver that will be a security blanket at the next level
– Undeterred across the middle, plucks the football out of the air with no fear
– Underrated vertical receiver that tracks the football extremely well in the air
– Nuanced route runner with good pace and space; has some short-area suddenness to his game
– Uses his hands well within routes to subtly create separation to win late
– Smart overall football player
– Has some wiggle to his game after the catch
The Bad
– Short arms for the position and will struggle to win battles in the air at the next level with lack of length
– Lacks functional strength as a blocker and labors to create movement
– Separation not a strong suite in his game
– Long speed overall is an issue and will cause him to struggle to threaten vertically consistently in the NFL; won’t run away from many guys
– Low-ceiling guy overall with no standout trait
Bio
– Named an Academic All-Big 12 first-teamer in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020
– Voted team captain in 2019 and 2020 at Oklahoma State
– 2019 OSU Vernon Grant Award for outstanding leadership, spirit and enthusiasm
– Played in 51 career games at Oklahoma State, hauling in 191 receptions for 2,378 yards and 17 touchdowns
– Key punt returner for Oklahoma State throughout his career, returning 55 punts for 372 yards through five years
Tape Breakdown
Oklahoma State’s offense has quite a few NFL Draft prospects on it, so it’s understandable to consider that receiver Dillon Stoner may be overlooked leading up to the draft.