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Steelers Select DT Evander Hood w/ 32nd Pick

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The Steelers couldn’t take Alex Mack (Cleveland), and they didn’t go corner.  Instead, they took the shot at #32 to address the defensive line as they selected Evander “Ziggy” Hood from Missouri.

Hood is 6-2, and goes about 300 pounds.  The Steelers wanted to address the O-line and secondary, and the D-line was another area they wanted to upgrade with some youth.

Here’s Hood’s lowdown from Draft Countdown:
Strengths:
Very good size and bulk…Naturally athletic…Active with a non-stop motor…Excellent speed and quickness…Uses his hands well…Strong with some power…Nice instincts and awareness…Stout at the point of attack…Gets upfield and can collapse the pocket…Does a good job in pursuit…Explosive with a burst to close…Sudden off the snap…Has a lot of experience…Extremely coachable…Hard worker…Team leader.

Weaknesses:

Plays too tall at times…Doesn’t always use proper leverage…May not be a difference maker..Self-made player..Jack-of-all-trades but master of none … Has some minor durability concerns … Average production.

Notes:

Nickname is “Ziggy”…Was a three-year starter in the Big 12…Avid participant in the Tiger strength program and has added 40-45 pounds to his frame since he first set foot on campus…Missed time with a broken foot in 2006…The type who does everything well but nothing great…With a solid set of physical tools and top-notch intangibles there really isn’t much not to like about this guy…Might never be a star but will play and contribute in the NFL for a long time.

Matt Loede has been in the sports media for over 16 years, with experience covering the MLB, NBA, and NFL. On Sunday’s during football season, you can hear Matt on national networks like Fox Sports Radio, Associated Press, and others. Born and raised in Cleveland Ohio, Matt studies and talks football inside and out, and is anxious to share his thoughts and comments with readers on a daily basis.

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