The Steelers (8-8) missed the playoffs last year after finishing second in the AFC North. Claypool's 19.7 yards per reception – bolstered by his first NFL touchdown, an 84-yard bomb from Roethlisberger in Week 2 – also pace the team. Makes good adjustments running routes against zone, showcasing good pace and timing. How have they turned things around after missing the playoffs in consecutive seasons for just the second time this century? Claypool is joined by the likes of James Washington and Diontae Johnson, who have offered impressive flashes in their brief careers, and JuJu Smith-Schuster, uber-productive in his first two seasons (169 catches for 2,343 yards and 14 TDs) but struggling lately to adapt now that he no longer serves as Brown's sidekick. 2021 NFL Draft TDN100: 5 Biggest October Risers, 2021 NFL Draft Targets Giants Fans Should Watch On 10/3. The 2020 NFL Draft is littered with talented receivers who can be taken anywhere from round one or in the late rounds. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. Canadian Carter O'Donnell will begin his pro football career as an Indianapolis Colt. PROS: Height, weight, speed, physical specimen. Do Steelers or Titans fall from ranks of unbeaten? Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. "I think he is gaining a knowledge and understanding of route running and how to get open at the top of routes. According to Pro Football Focus, he currently rates as Pittsburgh's No. Both Claypool and Gallimore had been pegged as late first-round NFL picks in various mock drafts. ... That's what they've been doing for years at a high, high level. Now make your pick. Although eligible as a Canadian and rated as the No. You've watched all the tape, you know the stats. "If you can find a numerical or competitive advantage, you put it in (his) hands in space. Chase Claypool, 22, a Notre Dame product – by way of British Columbia – selected 49th overall this past spring, leads Pittsburgh with six touchdowns … ► Antwaan Randle El, one of the heroes of Pittsburgh's Super Bowl XL win. "It's really, really cool to be around these young dudes. Would not call him a natural hands catcher and he prefers to guide it into his frame. Does well to extend his catch radius, particularly above the rim. And, naturally, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's comeback from elbow surgery has been vital, too, after he missed most of the 2019 campaign. The first round was Thursday and the draft wraps up Saturday. Las Vegas has become a COVID-19 headache for NFL, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Chase Claypool WR, Notre Dame Fighting Irish Steelers selected Notre Dame WR Chase Claypool with the No. He certainly appears to have the goods to fill the primary receiver role vacated in Pittsburgh when the team divorced itself from Antonio Brown following the 2018 season. "When you look at this team, they're built around so many different things," Warner said. "We're all expecting great things from him.". "He wins an awful lot of one-on-ones. Ottawa's Neville Gallimore, a defensive tackle with the Oklahoma Sooners, was later drafted in the third round, 82nd overall, by the Dallas Cowboys. He isn’t overly twitchy but there is some deceptiveness to his route running ability. "He is one of those rare types of a combination of size and speed. Chase Claypool’s name has become synonymous with the 2020 edition of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. He will block. He also follows a trend for the Steelers, who took receivers in the second round in 2017 (Smith-Schuster) and '18 (Washington) before selecting Johnson in the third round last year. "This man is a touchdown machine that will do well with Ben Roethlisberger and that receiving group," former NFL star receiver Michael Irvin said on ESPN's draft telecast. "He's carved a place in this offense for himself. Colbert, who's been with the franchise for two decades, has an excellent track record drafting receivers, including first-rounders like Plaxico Burress and Super Bowl XLIII MVP Santonio Holmes. He could combine with Jones-Schuster, James Washington and Diontae Johnson to give the Steelers four solid receivers on the field at one time. Chase Claypool is a receiver that has been getting mixed reviews from armchair scouts like myself, but a constant theme for the NFL Draft is the internet and actual NFL team scouts have a difference of opinions. With that said, separation quickness, release technique and inconsistent catching technique are notable items to be concerned with when projecting him to the next level. Answering A Complex Question: Can They Play On The Outside? Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Add some “good” to your morning and evening. CONS: Invites a lot of contact while offering plenty of surface area and him beating press coverage with consistency is an area of concern. I'm gonna do my best not to screw 'em up. Only Hall of Famer Gale Sayers scored more TDs in one game among all other rookies in the NFL's 101-season history. Veteran quarterback Roethlisberger, 38, missed most of the season with an elbow injury. Comments are welcome while open. The appeal with Claypool stems from his size, catch radius and straight line speed. Lacks ideal agility to truly create separation at the top of routes and he has considerably more success when runways are created for him to gain leverage. Pittsburgh Steelers 2020 NFL Draft Class Recap. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Canadian receiver Chase Claypool in the second round of the NFL draft Friday night. A lot of things to be really excited about. Chase Claypool, 22, a Notre Dame product – by way of British Columbia – selected 49th overall this past spring, leads Pittsburgh with six touchdowns scored and 335 receiving yards despite starting just once. Love the way he competes after the catch and challenges defenders with physicality. Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner also liked the selection. There are reps where he doesn’t appear ready for the balls arrival. 49 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. "I just think he is going to continue to grow and continue to get better, and I think we are all excited to see that.". Having Claypool and new tight end Eric Ebron (six foot four, 253 pounds) also gives the Steelers two big targets in the red zone, something they desperately need. Why Did Chase Claypool Dominate Against Eagles? Wide Receiver Prospects: Stop Running 3-Cones, Draft Dudes - Major Storylines From The New TDN100 Big Board, TDN Fantasy Podcast: NFL Week 7 Breakdown, Draft Dudes - The B1G Is Back & Recapping NFL Week 7 Action, Very Early Week 8 Fantasy Football PPR Rankings, The Eisner Board: 2020 Fantasy Football Rankings & Projections. The Steelers' desire to put the ball into the hands of a 6-4, 227-pounder – Hilliard said Claypool slimmed down from 238 coming into training camp – with 4.42-second 40 speed and a 40½-inch vertical have also meant a role in the run game, where his six attempts have led to two scores and four first downs. (The 1978 Steel Curtain team also did it on the way to winning Super Bowl XIII.). By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. That mismatch factor is apparent, and Claypool's impact has been virtually immediate. Join our Facebook Group, The Ruling Off the Field, to engage in friendly debate and conversation with fellow football fans and our NFL insiders. "In regards to Chase, he is exactly what was needed here at this time at the position," Pittsburgh wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard told USA TODAY Sports. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected the former Notre Dame star in the second round (49th overall) of the NFL draft Friday night. He's big. Claypool has limitations to be mindful of, but he can fulfill a niche role as a big slot that provides a complementary weapon for an offense that features speed and separation specialists to draw coverage away from Claypool and provide spacing for him to work. But consider those Colbert plucked in Round 2 or later: ► Brown, a sixth-rounder in 2010, who developed into a record-setting four-time All-Pro and a member of the NFL's most recent all-decade team. 5 Most Surprising Performances From The 2020 NFL Combine, Chase Claypool And The Pursuit Of Happiness, Prospect Menu: Best NFL Team Fits For Prospects In Stanford vs. Notre Dame. NFL WEEK 7 PICKS:Do Steelers or Titans fall from ranks of unbeaten? Women In Football: Briazja Wade Is Just Getting Started In Louisiana. Last year, Pittsburgh was last overall in red-zone TD production (35 per cent) and the NFL's only team not to score 30 or more points in a game. "I am very excited about this opportunity to work with him," Steelers offensive co-ordinator Randy Fichtner said on Pittsburgh's website about Claypool. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. He runs fast. Claypool raised eyebrows at the NFL combine, covering the 40-yard dash in 4.42 seconds. "You gotta obviously tip your hat to those in that (scouting) department. Claypool is one of those players who was held back during his collegiate career. 1 offensive player and grades sixth overall among all receivers league-wide. The giant wideout, however, was able to show enough to enter the 2020 NFL Draft as an early-round prospect. The return of an elite defense, one that paces the league with 24 sacks, the past two seasons has been key. So are a lot of others. "They're good up front on defence, they've got the secondary, they've go the offensive line and so I love that they add another weapon on the outside. Claypool is a proven special teams performer, adding value to his incomplete skill set that will enable him to stick at the next level. "He's a tough tackle," added Hilliard, noting Claypool is a threat on jet sweeps or inside runs. He has a lot of unique traits for the position. "What a great pickup with Ben Roethlisberger coming back to expand on that receiving group that they have," Irvin said. Exploiting one of the league's weakest schedules – their opponents own a collective .328 winning percentage – has certainly helped. I don’t envision much success separating with hard horizontal breaks or working back to the football on hooks/curls. That formula seems to be working especially well for Claypool, who's erupted for 197 total yards and five scores over the past two weeks. Canadian receiver Chase Claypool selected by Steelers in 2nd round of NFL draft, Claypool, Gallimore top-rated Canadian prospects available in 2020 NFL Draft, Bengals tap Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow as 1st pick of 2020 NFL Draft, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. Advantage: Us.". The addition of Claypool certainly gives Pittsburgh plenty of offensive options. However, despite the credit Colbert often receives for keeping his receiving depth chart stocked, Hilliard points to another factor for the position's near-perennial success in the Steel City.
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