The Steelers took massive Notre Dame wide receiver Chase Claypool with their top selection in the NFL draft Friday night. Claypool, at 6’4-238, is simply huge for a guy who plays outside the hashes. He looks more like a tight end than a wide-out. But Claypool ran a 4.42 forty yard dash at the NFL Combine, which is faster than many receivers far smaller than he. And, as Jeff Hartman highlighted here, Claypool is not immune to man-handling defenders as a blocker.
This sets up an intriguing situation in Pittsburgh, where, despite five experienced receivers and tight ends on the roster, Claypool’s size, speed and physicality will make it hard to keep him off the field.