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.
#84 Sean McKeon/TE Michigan – 6’5 246
The Good
– NFL frame and size, looks the part
– Well-rounded, versatile player with experience as a receiver, run blocker, and pass protector
– Lots of experience out of a three-point stance
– Above average blocker, especially for the level, understands leverage and angles well in the run game, sets hips to seal linemen/linebackers
– Works hard to drive his feet and generate movement on his blocks, upper body strength to wash defenders down
– Shows effort and ability to overpower players in space as a blocker
– Technical route runner who doesn’t drift/freelance on his routes
– Soft hands and tracks/adjusts to the ball reasonably well
– Capable of beating zone coverage, football IQ to find soft spot and find windows
– Works to keep feet moving in pass protector though predictably overmatched against most 4-3 ends
The Bad
– Below average athlete who lacks burst and won’t run away from anyone
– Struggles to create separation against man coverage, will have to use size to win
– Not a threat after the catch, will occasionally break a tackle by a poor-form DB but offers little unless he has a huge runway
– Ran simple route tree
– Needs to get head around quicker as a checkdown option
– Low production that decreased later in his career, generally an afterthought in the progression of the pass game
– Often used in a rotation and didn’t have to be an every-down player
Bio
– 22 career starts for the Wolverines
– Career: 60 receptions 668 yards 6 TDs
– 2019: 13 catches 235 yards 2 TDs
– Three-star prospect out of HS, chose Michigan over Air Force, Boston College, and Pitt
– Played TE/DE in high school
Tape Breakdown
Given the fact the Steelers just drafted McKeon’s teammate last year, Zach Gentry, I’m sure most fans are wondering how he compares.