Meet the Steelers' 2010 Draft Class

First Round, Overall Pick # 18

Maurkice Pouncey, Center, University of Florida

Height: 6'4"

Weight: 304 lbs.

Arm Length: 32 1/2 in.

Hand Size: 10 in.

Strengths

Pouncey has the size and quickness we look for in an interior offensive lineman. Has the versatility to play both center and guard. Exhibits great awareness and can handle complex defensive line play. Really active. Displays impressive body control and balance when getting out in front in the running game. Plays with good leverage.

Weaknesses

Not too many holes in his game. Durability is a concern after Pouncey underwent torn labrum surgery. Could benefit from playing with a higher degree of tenacity. We’d like to see him more consistently finish off his blocks and fight until the whistle.

Second Round, Overall Pick # 52

Jason Worilds, Defensive End, Virginia Tech Iniversity

Height: 6'1"

Weight: 254 lbs.

Arm Length: 32 7/8 in.

Hand Size: 9 1/4 in.

Strengths

Worilds is an undersized college defensive end who has the size and strength to project to the outside linebacker position at the next level. Has been a highly productive performer in Blacksburg. Displays impressive hand use, especially when rushing the passer. Is a tough and competitive player who can track down running plays on the backside and plays through the whistle.

Weaknesses

Worilds can be an inconsistent reactor at times who takes too long to find the football against the run. Is a pure projection prospect who does not have much outside linebacker experience. His coverage agility is questionable as he again lacks experience in this area. Struggled with shoulder injuries throughout his college career, so durability is a red flag.

Third Round, Overall Pick # 82

Emmanuel Sanders, Wide Receiver, Southern Methodist University

Height: 5'11"

Weight: 186 lbs.

Arm Length: 32 in.

Hand Size: 9 1/4 in.

Strengths

Sanders has an explosive first step and very good top-end speed to stretch the field. Drops his hips well and has the lateral agility to make plays in space after the catch. Fluid athlete who flashes big-play ability in the return game. Gutsy kid who will go across the middle and does not take plays off.

Weaknesses

Sanders is on the short side with less-than-adequate bulk. Struggles to beat the press off the line and hold onto passes in traffic. Will not out-muscle defensive backs for jump balls and is not a red-zone target. Rounds off his routes too often and does not show the ability to use head fakes to gain separation.

Fourth Round, Overall Pick # 116

Thaddeus Gibson, Defensive End, Ohio State University

Height: 6'2"

Weight: 243 lbs.

Arm Length: 33 in.

Hand Size: 8 3/4 in.

Strengths

Gibson has a large frame and an explosive first step. Fast-twitch athlete who has the speed to be a sideline-to-sideline player and the closing burst to get around the edge. Fluid hips allow him to maintain his speed in transition and stick with backs and tight ends in man coverage. Locates the ball quickly and recognizes screens and draws.

Weaknesses

Needs to add bulk, especially in his lower half, to take on bigger blockers at the next level. Does not use his hands well enough to shed blocks and counter in pass-rushing situations. Takes too many false steps, which limits his great speed. Struggles to break down the ball carrier and consistently make tackles in the open field.

Fifth Round, Overall Pick # 151

Chris Scott, Offensive Tackle, University of Tennessee

Height: 6'4"

Weight: 319 lbs.

Arm Length: 34 1/8 in.

Hand Size: 10 3/8 in.

Strengths

Thickly built player with great height. Gets his hands inside defenders and has a strong punch. Reads fast and takes proper angles. Has the strength be a road-grader in the running game. Finishes blocks and shows a mean streak. Played extensively in the SEC.

Weaknesses

Lacks the lateral range in pass protection to stay with more athletic edge rushers. Footwork is inconsistent, and he takes too many false steps. Does not have the hip fluidity and agility to be an effective blocker in space. Struggles to recover and right himself when he gets in trouble.

Fifth Round, Overall Pick # 164

Crezdon Butler, Cornerback, Clemson University

Height: 6'0"

Weight: 191 lbs.

Arm Length: 32 in.

Hand Size: 8 3/4 in.

Strengths

Butler has a terrific blend of size and top-end speed. An extremely durable performer in college. Plays with a high level of intelligence and shows good instincts necessary to jump routes. Utilizes his prototypical height and straight-line speed to cover a lot of ground. Productive player, who can be counted on to register big plays.

Weaknesses

Butler only displays average ball skills. He needs to catch the ball away from his frame more consistently. Has a tough time shedding blocks. Doesn’t appear willing at times to stick his head in there on run support. Open-field tackling needs to improve. Lacks some lateral agility to turn and run and mirror receivers in man coverage.

Fifth Round, Overall Pick # 166

Stevenson Sylvester, Linebacker, University of Utah

Height: 6'2"

Weight: 231 lbs.

Arm Length: 33 3/4 in.

Hand Size: 10 1/8 in.

Strengths

Sylvester possesses adequate size. Best attribute may be his sound, consistent tackling. Has been highly productive. Is a tough, competitive ‘backer who displays impressive instincts when reading his keys. Has a big-time motor. Uses hands well to help compensate for lack of ideal size. Impressive range and speed when tracking running plays and dropping into coverage.

Weaknesses

Only possesses average strength at the point of attack and doesn’t play well in a phone booth. Needs to expand his pass rush package. Won’t be able to get to the quarterback on quickness alone at the next level. Can struggle diagnosing play action at times and get caught out of position.

Sixth Round, Overall Pick # 188

Jonathan Dwyer, Running Back, Georgia Tech University

Height: 5'11"

Weight: 229 lbs.

Arm Length: 31 in.

Hand Size: 8 5/8 in.

Strengths

Dwyer has an outstanding blend of bulk, size and speed for the position. Was highly-productive in college. Shows a competitive fire and consistently battles for extra yards. Flashes good blocking ability. Has displayed some downfield receiving skills. Very durable performer capable of carrying the load at the next level.

Weaknesses

Has outstanding size but can struggle to keep his weight down at times. Played in an option system not often seen in today’s college game resulting in some inflated stats. Lacks the elusiveness to turn nothing into something and make multiple defenders miss.

Sixth Round, Overall Pick # 195

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Antonio Brown, Wide Receiver, Central Michigan University

Height: 5'10"

Weight: 186 lbs.

Arm Length: 31 in.

Hand Size: 9 in.

Strengths

Brown has a really nice combination of quickness and speed. Has been extremely productive during his college career. Shows very impressive initial quickness when exploding off the line. Displays good agility as a route-runner and with the ball after the catch.

Weaknesses

Lacks size. Not tall and does not possess enough bulk at this time. Needs to add strength to more effectively beat press coverage and battled for the ball in the air. Route running skills could use some refinement. Needs to become more consistent catching the ball in a crowd.

Seventh Round, Overall Pick # 242

Doug Worthington, Defensive Tackle, Ohio State University

Height: 6'5"

Weight: 292 lbs.

Arm Length: 34 in.

Hand Size: 10 in.

Strengths

Worthington has prototypical size and very good strength. Tough player who jolts blockers back with a strong punch and displays a powerful bull rush. Takes proper angles and maintains good balance to eat up blockers in the running game. Plays hard to the whistle and shows a bit of a mean streak.

Weaknesses

Limited range and athleticism prevents him from consistently getting to the quarterback. Struggles to sink his hips and change direction in space, which limits his playmaking ability from the backside. Lacks technique off the edge and needs to upgrade his pass rush package.