From now until the 2021 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.
#9 Joe Tryon / EDGE Washington – 6050 262
The Good
- Good size and athleticism
- Good burst of the line of scrimmage
- Very active hands with swipes and chops
- Has a good pass rush plan and attacks in different ways
- Looks comfortable in Man and Zone coverage
- Strength to set the edge and quickness to make plays from the backside
The Bad
- Power rushes were generally ineffective
- Lacks the ideal bend and ankle flexion to flatten to the QB
- Too easily blocked by tight ends against the run
- Gives up the edge jumping into the inside gaps
- Struggles reading the mesh point
- Pursuit to the ball outside of the backfield can improve
Bio
- Career – 61 tackles, 37 solo, 14.