Steelers scheduled to host potential first-round pick on top 30 visit despite him playing a position Pittsburgh is already set at
If there is any position the Pittsburgh Steelers don't need to invest first round draft capital in, it's EDGE. With Alex Highsmith, T.J. Watt, and Nick Herbig forming one of the best pass-rushing trios in the league, the Steelers would be better off selecting any other position in round one. Yet, if you read into […]
If there is any position the Pittsburgh Steelers don't need to invest first round draft capital in, it's EDGE.
With Alex Highsmith, T.J. Watt, and Nick Herbig forming one of the best pass-rushing trios in the league, the Steelers would be better off selecting any other position in round one.
Yet, if you read into an upcoming visit, they might be considering doing just that…
Steelers to host Shemar Stewart on top 30 visit
After visiting today with Carolina, Texas A&M EDGE Shemar Stewart will travel to meet with the Colts, Ravens, Patriots & Steelers this week, per source.
– Ryan Fowler, TDN, via X-Twitter
Shemar Stewart is what you call a tweener. A player who is maybe a little big for the EDGE, but not quite big enough for the interior. He has great tape on the outside, however, and he can be a contributor at the next level, if he reaches his potential.
Here is some insight om his game from A to Z Sports NFL Draft analyst Jon Helmpkamp…
Pros:
- Athleticism: There isn't a more intriguing pass rusher in this draft where size and athletic traits don't match production than Shemar Stewart. At 6'6" 290 lbs, he has incredible burst and movement skills. He's a moldable, twitched up, gigantic ball of clay.
- Size: Put simply, the dude is huge. You can't teach size, which Stewart has in spades, and his strength and speed match up with it. He moves like a player 40 lbs lighter than he is.
- Bend: A player his size should not be able to bend while keeping his speed the way Stewart can. He can turn and flatten any corner.
- Strength: Stewart has the strength to go power/bull rush, fight through double teams, and set the edge. His size certainly serves him well.
Cons:
- Pass rush game plan: Stewart still comes across as very raw as a pass rusher. Often times it feels like he's flying by the seat of his pants, or that he isn't sure of what he's going to do. He needs plenty of development as a pass rusher, both in his moves, as well as how to set up opposing offensive linemen.
- Production profile: In terms of raw counting stats, Stewart's profile is very limited. He has only 4.5 sacks in three seasons in college. His Win%, according to PFF, ranks 115th in the country among qualifies Edge rushers at only 9.3%.
- Tackling: Despite his athleticism and his size, Stewart isn't the most dependable tackler. He has had a missed tackle percentage over 20% in each of the last two seasons.
Taking a player, at a non position of need, who has struggled with production at the college level seems like a trap for the Steelers with so many more pressing needs.
We'll see if they bite.
