Keion Adams NFL Draft 2017: Scouting Report for Pittsburgh Steelers' Pick

Measurables

Height	Weight	40 Time	Arm Length	Hand Size	3-Cone
6'2"	247 lbs	4.70s	33 ¼"	9 ½"	7.36s

 

POSITIVES

A starter in each of his four seasons, at least part-time, Keion Adams was super productive over the last two seasons posting 28 TFLs and 13 sacks. Adams is a crafty, smart pass-rusher with good natural leverage, good length and enough quickness to beat blockers off the snap. He has a tight turn when coming around the corner and the footwork to chase down quarterbacks. As a three-down player, Adams is stout against the run for a smaller player. He knows how to take the right angle to the ball and is a relentless player in pursuit. Adams’ frame and athleticism would allow him to play 4-3 end or 3-4 outside ‘backer. He’s a tough player with development potential. 

 

NEGATIVES

Scouts and coaches we talked to liked Adams as a rotational edge, but they didn’t like his run defense or play power. Both show up on film even at a MAC school. Adams will get swallowed up by big blockers and can be driven way off the ball. He’s a one-trick pass-rusher, and when he can’t win with speed, he’ll struggle to recover and come back with a counter move. Better size and better strength would be ideal. As it stands now, Adams is a situational project.
 

 

PRO COMPARISON: Steven Means, Philadelphia Eagles 

FINAL GRADE: 5.40/9.00 (Backup Caliber—Round 6)

 

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