From now until the 2017 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.
#90 Isaac Rochell/DE Notre Dame – 6’4” 282 lbs.
The Good:
– Gets a good punch and recoils his hands well
– Uses arms to disrupt passing lanes when he doesn’t reach quarterback
– Effectively stunts inside
– Fights through double teams
– Finds good leverage by getting underneath shoulder pads
– Powerful upper body helps him anchor the point of attack
– Solid tackler
– Natural five tech player
The Bad:
– Doesn’t have the best center of gravity which puts him in awkward positions
– Quick in a straight-line, but does not move laterally well
– Relies on power, doesn’t have pass rush moves
– Spotty vision
– Needs to follow up punch with a swim, rip, or some other technique
– Could get more aggressive to reach the quarterback
Bio:
– Team captain senior year
– Started 37 of last 38 games in past three seasons
– Finished with 83 career solo tackles, 84 assists, 22 tackles for loss, 4.