Finally got our CB. Needs a ton of work but size & speed are there.
Steelers select Shaquille Richardson CB in Round 5
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Raw. Needs to refine his technique, but he's athletic. He can press well.
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Quick and agile and is aggressive jumping routes when he sees it. Can make spectacular plays look easy -- produced one of the most sensational highlight-reel plays of the season vs. Oregon when he acrobatically tipped the ball back into play to a teammate for an interception on the first play and closed the game with an interception of his own vs. Marcus Mariota to key a surprise upset. Outstanding pro day workout, posting a 4.43-second 40, 38 1/2-inch vertical jump and 6.95-second three-cone drill time, indicating good speed, agility and explosion.
Weaknesses
Very lean build. Tends to squat on routes. Lacks eye discipline to sort out run-pass reads -- is late to locate the ball and support the run. Benched in 2012 for lapses in coverage and needs to become more consistent recognizing/supporting the run and securing open-field tackles. Marginal physicality. Character will invite close scrutiny -- was arrested on suspicion of felony theft as an incoming freshman and released from UCLA program.
Draft Projection
Rounds 6-7
Bottom Line
A lean, leggy, underdeveloped press corner who has shown big-time flashes but must prove more consistent in coverage, a greater willingness to tackle and more maturity than he demonstrated early in his career to be given an opportunity to compete.
Weaknesses
Very lean build. Tends to squat on routes. Lacks eye discipline to sort out run-pass reads -- is late to locate the ball and support the run. Benched in 2012 for lapses in coverage and needs to become more consistent recognizing/supporting the run and securing open-field tackles. Marginal physicality. Character will invite close scrutiny -- was arrested on suspicion of felony theft as an incoming freshman and released from UCLA program.
Draft Projection
Rounds 6-7
Bottom Line
A lean, leggy, underdeveloped press corner who has shown big-time flashes but must prove more consistent in coverage, a greater willingness to tackle and more maturity than he demonstrated early in his career to be given an opportunity to compete.
a lot of these guys better hit the gym and McD's!
saw good size and has press coverage potential, but needs to refine several areasnk, why has ej gaines fell, now get marcus robertson with our next pick then nt and te in the 7th
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Could be a nice development player, good speed and solid workout numbers.
I think he would have been there later on but I guess I will take it.
Also Steelers Depot has good write up as well as some vid's on him.
http://www.Invalid Link - Check SN Home Page/2014/05/2014-nfl-draft-player-scouting-report-arizona-cb-shaquille-richardson/
http://www.Invalid Link - Check SN Home Page/2014/05/2014-nfl-draft-player-scouting-report-arizona-cb-shaquille-richardson/
A "stealer" for the Steelers.... 
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Excellent size and length allows him to match up against any receiver. His arm length is above average as well, helping defense passes even when he’s not in ideal positioning.
As a zone specialist, Richardson has the strength and ability to win at the line of scrimmage. More consistency is needed in his technique, but the tools are there.
Good ball skills when he keeps his eyes on the quarterback. The zone coverages that Arizona’s defense utilizes didn’t have Richardson turn his back and run with the receiver often, but he showed the ability to trigger from backpedalling to exploding back to the ball on curl routes.
Maintains good gap integrity against the run, filling his lane and pushing the running back toward a teammate or the sideline.
Efficient tackler who uses good form. Stays low to stop the running back from falling forward.
Smooth athlete considering his size, so he can play man coverage occasionally. His hips are fairly clean, so a move to safety isn’t necessary.
Gained a lot of experience at Arizona, starting 24 games and playing in 36 total in his four seasons. He also played on special teams, giving him another way to impact an NFL roster immediately.
As a zone specialist, Richardson has the strength and ability to win at the line of scrimmage. More consistency is needed in his technique, but the tools are there.
Good ball skills when he keeps his eyes on the quarterback. The zone coverages that Arizona’s defense utilizes didn’t have Richardson turn his back and run with the receiver often, but he showed the ability to trigger from backpedalling to exploding back to the ball on curl routes.
Maintains good gap integrity against the run, filling his lane and pushing the running back toward a teammate or the sideline.
Efficient tackler who uses good form. Stays low to stop the running back from falling forward.
Smooth athlete considering his size, so he can play man coverage occasionally. His hips are fairly clean, so a move to safety isn’t necessary.
Gained a lot of experience at Arizona, starting 24 games and playing in 36 total in his four seasons. He also played on special teams, giving him another way to impact an NFL roster immediately.
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Arizona Wildcats cornerback Shaquille Richardson has been earning positive reviews during this week’s practice for the East-West Shrine Game.
Bucky Brooks at NFL.com provided this assessment after Wednesday’s practice:
Arizona CB Shaquille Richardson has been one of the most impressive corners on the field this week. He has consistently made plays on the ball in 1-on-1 drills, displaying outstanding quickness, footwork and movement skills.
Additionally, Richardson has impressed evaluators with his size/speed combination (6-foot-1, 188 pounds) and his competitiveness in coverage. He has challenged receivers at every turn, earning positive reviews from coaches and scouts in attendance.
And that’s not all. Here’s a supporting second opinion from Eric Galko of OptimumScouting.com on Wednesday:
The best defensive back of the day hasn’t changed from Tuesday, as Arizona’s Shaquille Richardson impressed once again. He recovered well vertically, staying tight to his receiver and keeping his balance throughout the receiver. His subtle yet not exaggerated hand use at the top of the receiver’s route has done wonders for him this week, particularly against primarily slot receivers in one-on-one situations.
http://tucsoncitizen.com/wildcatrepo...t-shrine-game/
Bucky Brooks at NFL.com provided this assessment after Wednesday’s practice:
Arizona CB Shaquille Richardson has been one of the most impressive corners on the field this week. He has consistently made plays on the ball in 1-on-1 drills, displaying outstanding quickness, footwork and movement skills.
Additionally, Richardson has impressed evaluators with his size/speed combination (6-foot-1, 188 pounds) and his competitiveness in coverage. He has challenged receivers at every turn, earning positive reviews from coaches and scouts in attendance.
And that’s not all. Here’s a supporting second opinion from Eric Galko of OptimumScouting.com on Wednesday:
The best defensive back of the day hasn’t changed from Tuesday, as Arizona’s Shaquille Richardson impressed once again. He recovered well vertically, staying tight to his receiver and keeping his balance throughout the receiver. His subtle yet not exaggerated hand use at the top of the receiver’s route has done wonders for him this week, particularly against primarily slot receivers in one-on-one situations.
http://tucsoncitizen.com/wildcatrepo...t-shrine-game/
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