Many fans considered the selection of cornerback Artie Burns in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft to be a reach. While this might be a true statement, it doesn’t change Burns’ status heading into his professional career.
After a promising first and second season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Burns started to look like a player who lacked confidence in himself. Whenever he stepped on the field he was targeted, and often beaten by opposing receivers. It got so bad the team relied on Coty Sensabaugh, who currently doesn’t have a team to call home, over their former first round pick.