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.
#13/Kendrick Rogers/WR/Texas A&M/6’4”, 208 Lbs
The Good
-Great size with good control of his body
-Massive catch radius
-Strong hands to pluck the football out of the air
-Size gives QBs some room for error on throws
-Very good ball skills for a WR of his size
-Concentration tends to increase as he works vertically
-Flashes elusiveness with the football in his hands
-Adjusts easily to the football during combat in the air
The Bad
-Really struggles to separate from coverage
-Limited route tree despite length experience
-Habit of completely disappearing from games for long stretches; effort is a concern
-Took a massive step back from 2018 to 2019; looked heavier on tape
-Can be completely shut down by press coverages; releases are slow and telegraphed
-Slow in and out of his breaks and lacks urgency at times working back to the football
Bio
-Redshirted during 2016 season; declared early as a redshirt Junior this winter
-Played in 38 career games, starting just eight total
-Finished three-year career with Aggies hauling in 68 passes for 786 yards and seven touchdowns
-Recorded 30 receptions for 351 yards and two touchdowns in 2019
-Invited to 2020 NFL Combine, where he posted a 4.