The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the market for linebacking help and Zach Cunningham of Vanderbilt is a tackling machine. Does he fit with what the Steelers do? We’re taking a look.
Zach Cunningham, LB, Vanderbilt
6’3″ 234 lbs.
Key Combine Stats: 35″ vertical, 4.67 forty, 125″ broad jump
2016 Stats: 125 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss
What’s to Like: You can’t teach some of the things he does… Good size, but will need to pack on a few pounds… Always finds a way to get to the ball… Knifes through blocking extremely well with lean frame… Love how he takes on blocker, keeps a shoulder free and then engages the ball carrier… Really solid in man coverage; definitely a three-down backer… Sees and reads things very well in front of him.