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.
#14 K.J. Hill/WR/6’0 195 lbs
The Good:
- Elusive, has a lot of open field ability
- Can make people miss for YAC
- Effective at finding soft spot of zone over the middle
- Consistent producer
- Everything you would want from a slot receiver
- Can run a variety of routes from the slot
- Stems his routes well
- Special teams’ ability
The Bad:
- No standout athletic trait
- Lacks top end speed, quicker than fast
- Suffers from some drops
- Faced a ton of soft coverage in college
Bio:
- 2019: 57 receptions, 636 yards, 10 touchdowns
- Career: 201 receptions, 2332 yards, 20 touchdowns
- 46 career punt returns, 8 career kickoff returns
- Fourth most touchdowns in the Big-10 last season
- Holds the Ohio State record for most receptions
- 2020 Invite to Senior Bowl
Tape Breakdown:
Ohio state receiver K.