Terrence Frederick to Steelers: Video Highlights, Analysis and Scouting Report

Former Texas A&M cornerback Terrence Frederick stands 5'10", 187 pounds—an average size and frame for the NFL.

The senior from Katy, Texas was a three-and-a-half-year starter at College Station and one of the team's most dependable players.

He finished the 2011 season with 54 total tackles, nine tackles for loss, four sacks, one interception, 13 pass breakups and two fumble recoveries.

What Terrence Frederick Brings to Team X

The two things you notice about Frederick are his willingness to hit and his ability to make plays in the backfield. At his size, he has no qualms about throwing his body around, and he excels as a blitzer.

These types of qualities are what every team needs in a special teamer at the next level. 

He also tested very well at the combine in terms quickness and agility. He posted a 4.54 40-yard dash, jumped 35" in the vertical leap, 10'1" in the broad jump, 4.03 in the 20-yard shuttle, 11.13 in the 60-yard shuttle and 6.59 in the 3-cone drill.

He also has some strength, recording 16 reps on the bench press.

What Experts Are Saying

Unfortunately, the one thing Frederick lacks is elite cover skills. He's still progressing in this area and struggles to limit better players, but does have skills that interest teams. 

ESPN's Todd McShay and Scouts Inc. write:

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Will struggle to limit separation if consistently asked to align in man coverage on an island ... Ball skills are adequate ... Overall instincts and diagnostic skills are solid ... Elected as a team captain as a senior. Hard worker that leads by example. Has some experience playing both outside and in the slot as a nickelback.

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Everything he possesses screams of a potential star on special teams.

Rookie Impact

If Frederick makes an NFL roster, it will undoubtedly be for special teams purposes.

He could one day be a solid nickelback in the right system, but he'll never line up outside on an island as an NFL starter.

That said, every roster needs players like Frederick—players that will push, work in practice and play every snap like it's the last.

Pick Analysis

Frederick's best bet to make the Pittsburgh Steelers' roster is as a special teams contributor. He's got NFL size and likes to hit, but he'll only be a role player on defense until he firms up his coverage skills. Luckily, his current tools make him a good fit for punt and kick coverage.