From now until the 2019 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.
#27 Amani Hooker/S/6’0 203 lbs
The Good:
- Not afraid to be physical, brings blue collar toughness
- Great route recognition while sitting in zone
- Picks up players coming into his zone well and makes his presence felt
- High football IQ
- Elite ball skills
- Ballhawk, elite instincts in space
- Good size for a safety
- Breaks on the football efficiently
- Great at reading the quarterback’s eyes
- Experience playing as slot cornerback
The Bad:
- Angle taking can be inconsistent
- Prone to overcommitting, leads to bad angles
- Tight hips leads to slow change of direction ability
- Stiff laterally
- Finishing his tackles still a work in progress
Bio:
- 2018: 65 tackles, 3.