2009 NFP Scouting Series: Pittsburgh

Wes Bunting by Correspondent Written on July 07, 2009
EAST HARTFORD, CT - DECEMBER 06:  Nate Byham #80 of the Pittsburgh Panthers makes the catch and runs it in for a touchdown in the second half against the Connecticut Huskies on December 6, 2008 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. The Panthers defeated the Huskies 34-10.  (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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He exhibits the straight-line speed to get down the field and showcases the ability to sink his hips and separate out of his breaks. Byham is an instinctive kid who does a nice job selling his routes and finding soft spots underneath.

 

My Impression

He's a dual threat as a receiver and blocker; he has the ability to man a starting role in the NFL.

 

Oderick Turner: No. 88, WR, 6'3", 205

He's a tall, long-armed receiver who isn’t physical off the line and struggles beating press coverage. It takes him a while to get up to full speed and doesn’t threaten corners deep. He displays decent short-area quickness, but lacks the body control as a route runner to cleanly change directions and separate out of his breaks.

Oderick TurnerOderick Turner

He does a nice job gaining inside position and using his frame to shield defenders away from the ball, but he is always forced to make catches with defensive backs draped all over him.

He isn’t going to run away from defenders after the catch and lacks any kind of a second gear to his game. He has a tendency to slow down and gather himself before changing directions and struggles running routes at full speed.

He lacks ideal balance and isn’t sharp out of his breaks. He's raw in all areas of the position.

 

My Impression

He isn’t physical off the line and doesn’t possess the body control or burst to separate at the next level.

 

Defense

Greg Romeus: No. 91, DE, 6'5", 265

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