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.
#2 Kris Boyd / CB Texas – 6’0” 201
The Good
- Lots of starting experience and played on both sides of the field
- 35 pass break ups in his career
- Good route awareness in Zone and on screens to his side
- Competitive to play the ball through the entire play
- Good in run support and physical player
The Bad
- Hips are tight and slow to transition
- Backpedal is adequate and allows WR’s to eat up space quickly
- Gets on his heels and off balance limiting his COD quickness
- Doesn’t have an extra gear to catch up with receivers
- Very grabby when threatened and struggled with penalties
- Late getting his head around; only 3 INTs in his college career
- Leaves too much space in off man coverage
Bio
- Career – 172 tackles, 127 solo, 6.