Third round pick: Dri Archer

I don't know much about this guy. Looks like he'll be a slot receiver/kick returner though.

 

Steelers wanted a tall Wrs they got a shrimp rb

Where's the wr and cb

 

He was definitely a playmaker @Kent St
He'll return kicks and probably punts for us. N
Explosive, elusive guy, could be seen only as a slot WR (too small to be a 3rd down back, can't see him picking up a blitz)

Question seems to be: Can a guy only 173lbs can make it as a slot WR in today's NFL?

[video=youtube;e-3JgIG9hhM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-3JgIG9hhM[/video]

 

I wonder if CB & WR will be drafted between rounds 4 and 5... (4th, 5th or 5th compensatory).

 

for wr's martavis bryant is still out there and coleman
desir is still out there for cb's as is victor hampton, who is pretty decent

 

again. you cant teach speed. they cant hit what they cant catch

 

He is basically the same exact size as Tavon Austin.

 

A shrimp rb lmao

 

With our speed picks, The Steelers are leading the league into the 21st Century..., I hope.

 

At the combine, Archer logged 20 reps on the 225-pound bench press which is the same number that Jarvis Jones had at his pro day. This guy is fun to watch.

[video=youtube;8_gZBfMQmdY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_gZBfMQmdY[/video]

 

I've been on the Archer bandwagon for two years. He is the road runner in cleats. I do admit it may have been a tad early but realistically it was a third round comp. which is basically a early fourth. I think the fact that they are so high on Shamarko they don't regret trading the pick last year. I see this pick as more of a bonus for not overpaying for Wallace also. Sometimes you have to pull the trigger a little sooner than you want to based on the talent that remains at a position you covet. Now if only the Steelers agree to the " jersey guarantee" like the Pats . I'm gonna go order my Archer jersey.....

 

We drafted a guy that Antonio Brown can call "Tiny". We've got holes all over the place and we're drafting gadget players in the 3rd round. Has anyone told Kevin Colbert that the NFL is de-emphasizing kickoffs and that this kid hasn't returned a punt since high school?

This is the kind of pick that drives me nuts.

 

Hate the pick here. Sure he's fast but so was Rainey, howling's,logan etc... These guys never Pan out at the NFL level unless you get really lucky. 3rd round is not place to rely on luck. His tape looks impressive, but look who they were playing against. Just rather them have picked a position that would have potentially seen the field more.

 

I'm not big fan of this pick. It feels like we're looking for a Dexter McCluster clone and the odds are stacked against him having any real long term impact. I would have preferred a more traditional rb as opposed to a gadget guy.

 

ah, we did take my boy dri archer. multi purpose guy. fun as heck to watch.

 

5 TDs is probably too much to hope for. McCluster has 6 career TDs rushing/receiving ... and another 3 on punt returns.

 

Little speedy guys seem to have a unique ability to stay on the field. Sproles and Chris Johnson have proven fairly durable. Hopefully Archer can do the same. If the FO really likes this kid to take him in the third, then I hope they utilize his talents versus stashing him on the bench. Haley needs to have a lot of two back sets to keep defenses guessing. And I much prefer a RB screen versus those antiquated WR screens that NEVER work.

 

Is there a chance that Archer becomes a Slot WR instead of a running back, or is he jack of all trades type player, Special teams of course, 3rd down back, slot WR

 

I think the trick will be finding ways to get him the ball.

Can he hold up and withstand this NFL? We'll find out but not sure how you can "hate" a pick like this. Dynamic exciting potential, not my pick but hate?

 

I saw him ranked on the WR list before

just hope he can Crossover to the NFL

 

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Positives

• Incredible speed, has an extra gear. Posted the second fastest 40-yard dash time in NFL Scouting Combine history.
• Exceptional lateral agility, changes direction well. Displays impressive footwork and body awareness.
• Very quick to bounce outside and can be lethal once he has rounded the corner. Isolates and beats defenders in space.
• Demonstrates vision to find cutback lanes, helping him to break off huge chunks of yardage.
• Combines quickness with quick decision-making, a creative runner.
• Has the speed to threaten vertically as a receiver.
• Speed and elusiveness allows him to gain yardage after the catch.
• Can make defenders miss in the open field, showing plenty of wiggle.
• Light, nimble feet to side-step defenders.
• Possesses a low center of gravity, slips tackles.
• Lines up in the slot and releases quickly from the line of scrimmage.
• Explosive kick return ability, returned three kicks for touchdowns as a junior.
• Shows some toughness and grit despite lack of ideal size, will run between the tackles decisively.
• Very versatile with the ability to line up in several spots in the formation, his presence forces opponents to cover the entire field.
• Surprisingly strong, bench pressed 225 pounds at the NFL Scouting Combine.
• Averaged nine yards per carry in his extremely productive junior season.

Negatives

• Undersized at just 5’7 3/8”, 173 pounds, lacking height and the bulk to withstand NFL punishment. Is fairly narrow and does not have much growth potential.
• Lacks power to grind out tough yardage between the tackles.
• Average balance, broke some tackles in college but will face stronger, faster defenders at the next level.
• Ball security is a concern, is very fumble prone.
• Suffers from concentration drops and is a body-catcher.
• Limited catch radius, does not make catches outside his frame look easy.
• Occasionally bites off more than he can chew, losing yardage in an attempt to create something spectacular.
• Small hands measuring only 8 7/8” may be a liability.
• Can be easily overpowered in pass protection and technique is poor. Drops his eyes and lunges at pass-rushers’ feet.
• Was limited by injuries as a senior and may have long-term durability issues to lack of size.
• A difficult projection. May not be big or powerful enough to earn a significant role in the backfield and could lack the natural catching ability to be an effective slot receiver.