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.
#84 Kenny Yeboah/TE Ole Miss – 6’3/7 247
The Good
– Decent frame with very good length (33 1/4 inch arms)
– Uses size to his advantage, hard to bring down in open field
– Build-up speed player, capable of being a vertical/seam threat
– Tracks ball well and able to make difficult catches
– Experience in pass pro, uses frame well and able to slide and seal the edge against speed rushes
– Willing blocker who shows effort, some work out of a three-point stance as in-line blocker
– Able to engulf and wash out DBs as a blocker in space
– Productive 2020 season, has nose for end zone
The Bad
– Below average blocker who works hard but lacks strength and power on contact, falls off too easily on blocks
– Runs tall and high, stiff-hipped who struggles to separate when asked to change directions, best used in a straight line
– Schemed open in offense, tape isn’t as impressive as numbers
– 5th year senior who didn’t catch a lot of passes in college
– Much more explosive standing up and flexed out than as an in-line player
– Straight line speed is average to a little above
Bio
– 19 career starts in college career
– Spent first four years at Temple before transferring to Ole Miss for 2020
– Left school for draft in 2020, missed final two games of the season
– Career: 74 receptions for 1062 yards (14.