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.
#19 Tanner Muse/S Clemson – 6’2 227
The Good
– Great size, broad shoulders and large upper half, unique body type for the position
– Downhill, physical player who delivers a heavy blow on contact as a tackler
– Strong, reliable open field tackler with excellent grip strength and technique, wraps and drives through his tackles and knocks ball carriers backwards
– Versatile and lined up all over the field, variety of hats
– High energy player and tone setter on the team
– Takes good angles to the ball, tracks it well in the air with soft hands and ability to finish plays
– Elite testing numbers and excellent starting experience
– Seemingly a leader in that locker room on a talented defense
The Bad
– Awkward player who gets exposed in space, rigid and stiff when asked to change directions, much more effective in a line than he is when asked to change directions
– Struggles to flip hips in man coverage and doesn’t play to testing profile, not fast enough to catch up once beat
– May be scheme-limited and lose versatility at NFL, will thrive near the line of scrimmage but will struggle the further away he is
– Tweener without a defined fit at next level
– Only moderate production throughout career, especially considering starting experience
Bio
– 39 career starts
– 2019: 54 tackles (5.