Keishawn Bierria NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Denver Broncos' Pick

POSITIVES

—Has desired experience as multiyear contributor.

—Competitive toughness and hustle are immediately apparent.

—Good vision and processing to put himself in position pre- and post-snap.

—Able to work through mess while on path to ball-carriers.

NEGATIVES

—Will lose race to the edge in outside run support against legitimate NFL talent.

—Frame could use a little more thickness in lower half to handle consistent power in gaps.

—Doesn't move like an athlete his size and looks rigid in transitional movements.

—Limited overall athletic ability that will be exposed against better NFL talent.

—Half-second delay to diagnose that is only heightened in the NFL.

OVERALL

Keishawn Bierria is an ultimate competitor and wins with hustle and effort each and every down. Unfortunately, those are the minimum requirements in the NFL, and the other aspects of his play leave a bit to be desired. He's an average athlete at best and will need time studying film to learn the ways he can position himself to be successful. Teams looking for a depth player and core special-teamer could find it in Bierria.

GRADE: 5.60 (Round 6)

PRO PLAYER COMPARISON: Paul Worrilow, Philadelphia Eagles