With the draft over, we’re reviewing the few Pittsburgh Steelers’ draft picks we didn’t previously have a report on. In this article, we’ll evaluate 6th rounder defensive end Leterrius Walton.
#58 – Leterrius Walton/DE Central Michigan: 6’4/7 319
The Good
– NFL looking height/weight with traditional big, 10+ inch hands
– Big body who does serviceable job holding the point of attack
– Decent first step who gets intermittent penetration against the run
– Better straight-line athlete with a hint of movement skills
– Skillset of a two-gapper, can stack and shed at the point of attack
– Strong motor and a high effort player, gives great chase and runs to the football
– Plays with proper hand placement and gets full arm extension
The Bad
– Tweener type for the system, lacks weight to be a nose and has below average length (32 1/2 inch arms)
– Not an impact player as a rusher, average pass rusher who isn’t particularly powerful on his bull and is an overall, slow-handed who has trouble disengaging
– Technique issues, fails to bring lower half on his initial steps, drops eye level and is in part what makes him an ineffective pass rusher
– Poor change of direction and vulnerable to getting exposed, shuttle drills at Combine back that up
– Have seen him be late with his eyes, reacting and finding the football
– Down senior season statistically compared to junior campaign
– Limited upside, ceiling
Other
– Three year starter, 31 career starts
– 2014: 33 tackles 3.