From now until the 2018 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.
#38 Marquis Haynes/OLB/DE Mississippi 6’2”, 233 Lbs
The Good:
– Athletic player, high-cut and quick
– Shows ability to dip and bend the edge
– Good get-off
– Experience standing up on outside
– High effort player and shows willingness to chase play down from behind
– Effective inside stunter
– Played on both sides of defense
– Seemingly great character
The Bad:
– Problems converting speed to power
– No real pass rush plan, arsenal of moves and virtually no counters
– Not good at setting the edge against run
– Problems disengaging from blockers both against the run and as pass rusher
– Not used as a dropper in coverage
– Not a lot of high-quality sacks
Bio:
– Ole Miss modern-era career sacks leader (since 1983) with 32
– 2017 earned second team All-SEC honors from the Associated Press, Coaches and Phil Steele
– 47.