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.
#6 Juwan Johnson/WR/6’4 230 lbs – Oregon
The Good:
- Long arms boosts his catch radius
- Also has very big hands (10 ½”)
- Beefy receiver that is hard to bring down after the catch
- Capable of making highlight reel catches
- Big enough to beat press coverage
- Uses his body to shield defenders from the football
- Chippy blocker who is not afraid to get his hands dirty
The Bad:
- Has big hands but really struggles with drops
- Hands are very inconsistent
- Body catcher at times
- Lacks true downfield speed
- Route running very clunky and sluggish
- Injury history is very concerning
Bio:
- 2019: 30 receptions for 467 yards and four touchdowns
- Career: 111 receptions for 1590 yards and six touchdowns
- Had eight receptions of 20+ yards in 2019
- Transferred from Penn State to Oregon after 2018 season
- All Big-Ten honorable mention in 2017
- Made six starts in his final year
- Missed four starts in 2019 due to a calf injury
- Rated as a top five recruit out of New Jersey coming out of high school
Tape Breakdown:
Juwan Johnson should be a familiar name for those in Pittsburgh and in the state of Pennsylvania.