Devin Bush NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report for Pittsburgh Steelers' Pick

STRENGTHS

—Short (5'11") but thick, stocky 234-pounder who showed off impressive athleticism with a 4.43-second 40-yard dash, 40½" vertical jump and 10'4" broad jump. All of his athletic testing is confirmed on film.

—Brings power to the field with an explosive first step and bad intentions as a tackler and elite closing skills when zeroing in on a ball-carrier. Has fantastic balance and closing speed.

—Instincts are top-tier; doesn't get fooled by misdirection or play action; doesn't take himself out of the play with missteps.

—Will get after quarterbacks as a blitzer, both off the edge and through interior gaps.

—Takes away outside running game with his speed to track the ball down.

—Experienced and productive in pass coverage; fast enough to lock up tight ends or backs.

—NFL bloodlines; his father, Devin, played at Florida State and was a first-round pick in 1995.

WEAKNESSES

—Can get caught looping to the ball instead of taking a direct angle.

—Will miss some tackles because of a shorter tackle radius and grasp.

—Big blockers can stop him in the middle of the line in the run game; has to learn to better stack up blockers.

—Might be scheme-limited to a weak-side linebacker spot in the NFL, where he won't be asked to take on as many blockers in the run game.

Devin Bush NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report, Grade for Packers Rookie

OVERALL

Bush was considered a great film guy who likely wouldn't measure or test well, but he did both. Putting together his two years of production with elite athletic traits should have scouts and coaches opening up to the idea of him as a top-15 selection.

GRADE: 7.15 (ROUND 1—TOP-15 PLAYER POTENTIAL)

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