Study: What The Steelers Look For In Drafting Cornerbacks

Back with our fourth “what the Pittsburgh Steelers look for” 2020 NFL Draft study. So far, we’ve taken a look at the wide receivers, running backs, and outside linebackers. Next, we’ll check out the corners and who fits within their historical thresholds.

With the selection of Justin Layne last year, our criteria has slightly changed. Here’s the list of all the CBs they’ve ever drafted in the Mike Tomlin era.

2019: Justin Layne

Height: 6’/16

Weight: 192

Arm Length: 33

Hand Size: 9 1/4

40 Time: 4.51

Vertical: 37.5

Broad Jump: 11’2″

Short Shuttle: 4.09

Three Cone: 6.90

2017: Cam Sutton

Height: 5’11

Weight: 188

Arm Length: 30

Hand Size: 8 1/4

40 Time: 4.52

Vertical: 34

Broad Jump: 10’0″

Short Shuttle: N/A

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