From now until the 2020 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.
#89 Evan Weaver/LB/6’3 235 lbs
The Good:
- Good ability to shed blocks
- Tackling machine, rarely misses a tackle
- Great instincts to diagnose run direction
- Works downhill quickly
- Football IQ is off the charts
- High motor
- Reads keys well to diagnose the run
- Will likely be a key contributor on special teams
The Bad:
- Limited athleticism
- Stiff lateral movement
- Big question mark if he can move around in coverage
- Will have to answer if he can be more than a downhill, two down linebacker
- Lacks sideline to sideline range but makes up for it with effort, hustle
Bio:
- 2019: 181 tackles, 11.