The draft is over but we’re not finished breaking down their prospects just yet. While we had a scouting report on every non-long snapper drafted, we didn’t write one on most of the Pittsburgh Steelers undrafted free agents. So we’ll be covering those names over the next several weeks.
Getting close to the finish line with our next-to-last UDFA report. Pitt TE Scott Orndoff.
Scott Orndoff/TE Pittsburgh – 6’4/7 253
The Good
– NFL size, length, and hand size, well put together overall (33 1/4 arms, 10 inch hands)
– Most work came out of a three point stance
– Capable blocker with tight hands and functional strength
– Able to steer and drive DBs out of the way in space
– Good football IQ, runs away from defenders and does well to find space
– Crisp route runner who doesn’t drift and gets proper depth
– Slightly better straight line speed than expected
– Shows ability to find the football vertically
The Bad
– Overall limited athlete who doesn’t show much explosion and isn’t a YAC threat
– Stands up too tall out of his stance as a receiver
– Trouble making catches in traffic, too many drops and double-catches
– Has to sustain blocks better at second level, falls off too eaily
– Much of production came via scheme, playaction and shovel passes, didn’t often have to create for himself
– Quiet statistically most games
Bio
– Two year starter plus five in his freshmen season
– Career: 58 receptions, 987 yards (15.