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DeMarcus Ayers of Houston Is Selected By The Steelers With The #229 Pick Of The 2016 NFL Draft

After a junior season for the ages, DeMarcus Ayers decided to declare for the NFL Draft. He is headed to Pittsburgh.

Joining teammates William Jackson and Elandon Roberts, Houston wide receiver DeMarcus Ayers is headed to the NFL after being selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

An explosive player that seems much faster in pads than in shorts, Ayers is an early entry to the NFL Draft. He has all of the ability that NFL teams crave, but many question marks after a poor performance at the combine.

Ayers does a great job of getting off the line of scrimmage and starting his route quickly.