With the 2021 NFL Draft in the books, we’re turning our attention to the eight undrafted free agents signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers. These will be scouting reports on the players signed we didn’t have any pre-draft profiles on.
#29 Shakur Brown/CB Michigan State – 5096 185
The Good
– Processes well in zone coverage, good understanding of routes, reads the QB, and able to close on the football
– Takes good angles to the football, making up for lack of length and speed
– Plays bigger and tougher than frame indicates, creates power when coming downhill and can deliver a blow when he’s squared up to the ball carrier/receiver
– Risk-taker with the ball in the area, hungry to make big plays, and threat with the ball in his hands post-interception
– Versatile, played on the outside and slot, has understanding of all three CBs experience, and got plenty of time as a true nickel, making his fit less of a projection
– High-quality interceptions, weren’t a collection of tipped passes and receivers slipping, etc
– Work and success as a blitzer off the edge
The Bad
– Lacks size and length (30 inch arms) and speed (4.