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Join our Facebook Group, The Ruling Off the Field, to engage in friendly debate and conversation with fellow football fans and our NFL insiders. Claypool was the 17th player taken in the round, 49th overall. A lot of things to be really excited about.

He volunteers for special teams. Claypool gives Pittsburgh versatility as he could play at either receiver or tight end. Comes down with his share of contested catches where he finds success because of his frame and body positioning. 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. CONS: Invites a lot of contact while offering plenty of surface area and him beating press coverage with consistency is an area of concern. "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. PROS: Height, weight, speed, physical specimen. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. 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.

"He's a tough tackle," added Hilliard, noting Claypool is a threat on jet sweeps or inside runs. Big Ben is going to be happy. Does well to extend his catch radius, particularly above the rim. Canada's Chase Claypool, seen above in a September game with Notre Dame, was drafted in the second round of the NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers on … The Steelers (8-8) missed the playoffs last year after finishing second in the AFC North. The appeal with Claypool stems from his size, catch radius and straight line speed. He appeared in 52 games — 38 as a starter — at Oklahoma, registering 148 tackles, 18 tackles for a loss, nine sacks and five forced fumbles.

Add some “good” to your morning and evening. He registered 150 career receptions for 2,159 yards and 19 touchdowns. Canadian Carter O'Donnell will begin his pro football career as an Indianapolis Colt. We reserve the right to close comments at any time.

2 prospect, Claypool went undrafted in the 2020 CFL Draft. I don't think it's gonna stop anytime soon.". Although eligible as a Canadian and rated as the No. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected the former Notre Dame star in the second round (49th overall) of the NFL draft Friday night. Do Steelers or Titans fall from ranks of unbeaten? ... You can change (the supporting cast) on a year-by-year basis, and you can have a chance because of that guy. And, naturally, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's comeback from elbow surgery has been vital, too, after he missed most of the 2019 campaign. He joined former Detroit star Calvin Johnson as the only receivers measuring six foot four and 235 pounds or bigger to run under 4.45 seconds at the combine.

What Can We Expect From Tua Tagovailoa's 1st Start? "He knows how to use his hands," said Roethlisberger during the lead-up to this Sunday's showdown with the Tennessee Titans, who are also unbeaten. Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner also liked the selection. "He wins an awful lot of one-on-ones. 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. Why Did Chase Claypool Dominate Against Eagles? According to Pro Football Focus, he currently rates as Pittsburgh's No. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Canadian receiver Chase Claypool in the second round of the NFL draft Friday night. The giant wideout, however, was able to show enough to enter the 2020 NFL Draft as an early-round prospect. Claypool raised eyebrows at the NFL combine, covering the 40-yard dash in 4.42 seconds.

Gives you a potential red-zone threat. 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. Comments are welcome while open.

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Both Claypool and Gallimore had been pegged as late first-round NFL picks in various mock drafts.

Women In Football: Briazja Wade Is Just Getting Started In Louisiana. Won’t get bumped off his spot as a route runner or at the catch point and he embraces the physical components of the position. 1 offensive player and grades sixth overall among all receivers league-wide. ... That's what they've been doing for years at a high, high level. © 2020 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. "When you look at this team, they're built around so many different things," Warner said. He runs fast. Chase Claypool’s name has become synonymous with the 2020 edition of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. The six-foot-two, 304-pound Gallimore had 30 tackles, four sacks and 7.5 tackles for a loss last season. 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. They understand how they want their team to be built. ► Antwaan Randle El, one of the heroes of Pittsburgh's Super Bowl XL win. Should The NFL Move The Combine Out Of Indianapolis?

(The 1978 Steel Curtain team also did it on the way to winning Super Bowl XIII.). He gets healthy, I like where Pittsburgh is at.". Canadian receiver Chase Claypool finally knows where his football future lies. If he scores one more TD, he'll match running back James Conner's team-leading total from 2019. Answering A Complex Question: Can They Play On The Outside?

"We have a bunch of talented young men in our skill group – it's gonna be hard (for defenses) to look at one guy," said Hilliard, now in his 10th season coaching NFL wideouts but first in Pittsburgh.

In 2017, Claypool and all of the Notre Dame wide receivers were held back by inept quarterback play. "It's really, really cool when you can have a quarterback that plays 10-plus years in the same place, and you can have that type of continuity. He is an outside position player first and gives you the option of playing in the slot as well. 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.

Makes good adjustments running routes against zone, showcasing good pace and timing.

RAIDERS IN HOT WATER:Las Vegas has become a COVID-19 headache for NFL. "We know Chase has done really well for a young a guy in this league – it doesn't usually look that easy, we know that. He found the end zone four times in a 38-29 defeat of Philadelphia in Week 5. O'Donnell's deal will reportedly include a significant US$25,000 signing bonus. He could combine with Jones-Schuster, James Washington and Diontae Johnson to give the Steelers four solid receivers on the field at one time. Has experience adjusting to erratic throws from the Notre Dame quarterbacks and he improved their accuracy.

You've watched all the tape, you know the stats. 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. The Steelers don't currently have a receiver with a first-round pedigree on the roster ... or one older than 24. "I think he is gaining a knowledge and understanding of route running and how to get open at the top of routes.

And pumped that general manager Kevin Colbert has apparently mined another gem at the position. A … 2021 NFL Draft TDN100: 5 Biggest October Risers, 2021 NFL Draft Targets Giants Fans Should Watch On 10/3. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments.

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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. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted.

But don't discount this factor, either: Yet again, the Steelers are reaping the benefits of a talented youngster they found after the draft's first round but who nevertheless appears destined to be a No. "I am very excited about this opportunity to work with him," Steelers offensive co-ordinator Randy Fichtner said on Pittsburgh's website about Claypool.

Ottawa's Neville Gallimore, a defensive tackle with the Oklahoma Sooners, was later drafted in the third round, 82nd overall, by the Dallas Cowboys. Love the way he competes after the catch and challenges defenders with physicality.

Only Hall of Famer Gale Sayers scored more TDs in one game among all other rookies in the NFL's 101-season history. The return of an elite defense, one that paces the league with 24 sacks, the past two seasons has been key. "We're all expecting great things from him.".

Claypool's build certainly doesn't resemble the diminutive Brown, but Roethlisberger is already noticing refinement in the rookie's skill set. Claypool is the highest Canadian taken since 2011 when Baylor offensive lineman Danny Watkins, a native of Kelowna, B.C., went in the first round (No. "He's not gonna sneak up on anybody," laughed Hilliard. It's just been great watching him continue to grow on a weekly basis," said Hilliard, while also complimenting Claypool's work ethic and maturity.

Claypool is likely to be challenged with plenty of contact at the release and catch point in the NFL, making it necessary for him to continue to showcase his physical demeanor and win in tightly contested situations. "He's carved a place in this offense for himself. This guy is a football player. There are reps where he doesn’t appear ready for the balls arrival. He will block. Will eat up off-man coverage and will be a mismatch from the slot. He isn’t overly twitchy but there is some deceptiveness to his route running ability. 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. "All of our young receivers benefit greatly from a guy like that. Draft gurus Mel Kiper Jr. and Daniel Jeremiah saw both as Friday selections during the second and third rounds. He's big. Claypool has been nicknamed "Mapletron" in some quarters for his physical resemblance – with a Canadian twist, of course – to former Detroit Lions star Calvin Johnson. 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.

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