Excuse me! While I pat myself on the back. Anyone who follows my writings, knows how I feel about running back, Jaylen Samuels.
Being in Atlantic Coast Conference territory, I’ve seen him play many times and each time he seemed to get better. So, I was ecstatic when the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted him in the fifth-round this year.
I love his combination of size, speed, vision and hands. He fits perfectly into offensive coordinator, Randy Fitchner’s, offense – As I’ve told anyone who would listen.
Samuels didn’t blow anyone away in his NFL debut. Playing sparingly against the Green Bay Packers he had 51 total yards: nine rushing attempts for 38 yards and a TD, and three receptions for 13 yards in mop up duty.