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Leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft starting on April 29th, we will be releasing several draft profiles of prospects who could potentially see themselves on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Next up…
The Need:
The need at defensive tackle dropped further down the list of draft needs for the Steelers after DT Tyson Alualu had a change of heart and decided to return to the Steelers on a two-year contract. However, Alualu isn’t getting any younger and the Steelers don’t really have much depth behind him. Of course, there are some guys that can play behind him, but there’s not really a true nose tackle with a lot of upside on the team. Shelvin is a massive human being that would be reminiscent of the days of watching Casey Hampton eat up blocks in the run game. He can easily eat up blocks to allow inside linebackers to roam free to frequently make plays. The Steelers have expressed interest in Shelvin during the pre-draft process as they have reportedly met with the nose tackle. Shelvin sat out the 2020 season and that may have caused his draft stock to drop, we will have to wait to see at the end of the month!
Shelvin measured in at 6’2″ and 350 lbs at LSU’s Pro Day last week. He is projected as a 4th-5th round pick, just because of the position he plays. People could argue that there isn’t as much of a need for a true nose tackle in the NFL as there was 10 years ago. He is ranked as ESPN‘s 8th best defensive tackle in the class and 104th best draft prospect on ESPN‘s Best Player Available prospect list. If the defensive tackle falls to the 4th round pick, I wouldn’t mind the Steelers spending one of their 4th round picks on someone of Shelvin’s skill set.
Pros:
Cons:
Check out Shelvin’s junior year highlights at LSU below:
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Tyler Shelvin (Defensive Tackle), LSU, RS Junior
The Need:
The need at defensive tackle dropped further down the list of draft needs for the Steelers after DT Tyson Alualu had a change of heart and decided to return to the Steelers on a two-year contract. However, Alualu isn’t getting any younger and the Steelers don’t really have much depth behind him. Of course, there are some guys that can play behind him, but there’s not really a true nose tackle with a lot of upside on the team. Shelvin is a massive human being that would be reminiscent of the days of watching Casey Hampton eat up blocks in the run game. He can easily eat up blocks to allow inside linebackers to roam free to frequently make plays. The Steelers have expressed interest in Shelvin during the pre-draft process as they have reportedly met with the nose tackle. Shelvin sat out the 2020 season and that may have caused his draft stock to drop, we will have to wait to see at the end of the month!
LSU NT Tyler Shelvin has met with the Steelers.
Says he had to pretty much learn how to pass rush at a high level. Worked at that relentlessly throughout the process. Feels he's a great run defender, but wanted to really attack his pass rush ability.
— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) March 31, 2021
Shelvin measured in at 6’2″ and 350 lbs at LSU’s Pro Day last week. He is projected as a 4th-5th round pick, just because of the position he plays. People could argue that there isn’t as much of a need for a true nose tackle in the NFL as there was 10 years ago. He is ranked as ESPN‘s 8th best defensive tackle in the class and 104th best draft prospect on ESPN‘s Best Player Available prospect list. If the defensive tackle falls to the 4th round pick, I wouldn’t mind the Steelers spending one of their 4th round picks on someone of Shelvin’s skill set.
Pros:
- Explosiveness; wins at the point of attack
- Massive against the run; eats up one-on-one blocks and does well against double teams
- Massive stature allows him to take on blocks to allow linebackers to make plays
- Understands assignments; plays under control
- Strength and power allows him to collapse the pocket (really his only pass rush move)
- Pursues every play with urgency and a high motor
- Violent and aggressive hands
- Rarely allows offensive linemen to push him back
Cons:
- Lack of versatility; nose tackle or bust
- Limited lateral quickness and savviness allows him to be reached against outside zone runs
- Limited pass rushing skill set
- Lack of agility and fluidness in his game
Check out Shelvin’s junior year highlights at LSU below:
What do you think of LSU’s Tyler Shelvin? Sound off in the comment section below, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!
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