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.
#80 Deontay Burnett / WR / 6’0 185 lbs
The Good:
– Explodes off the snap
– Gets an uncontested release with quick footwork
– Good hands, able to snag passes out of the air
– Excels at finding soft spot of zone
– Uses quick feet to get space at top of route
– Not afraid to work the middle of the field
– Smart route runner, improvises well and works his way open when play breaks down
The Bad:
– Struggles to separate against physical corners
– Undersized
– Ceiling is capped as a strict slot receiver
– Many targets came as the result of being put in motion
– Small hands, only 8 5/8”
– Ran a less than optimal 4.