2019 NFL Draft: Grading the Steelers’ 6th round pick Isaiah Buggs

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With the 192nd pick of the 2019 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Alabama DE/DT Isaiah Buggs.

The Pittsburgh Steelers just used their second pick of the sixth round to select a talented defensive lineman, Alabama big man Isaiah Buggs. Buggs is a quandary wrapped in an enigma. As many questions as there is answers. Buggs has the ability to make a impact with the Steelers, but does he have the requisite motivation? It really is all up to him.

First of all, what is his positional fit with the Steelers? Conditioning could very well determine his level of impact with the Steelers. Fatigue can make cowards of us all, and Buggs struggled with conditioning during his time at Alabama. He was dominate in spurts, but tired easily. If he added a little weight, he could prove to be a traditional run stuffing 3-4 nose tackle with some pass rush ability. If he dropped a few pounds, he could play DE and move inside to rush the passer. It will be very intriguing to see what the Steelers plans are for the young man. Buggs selection should help light a fire under a Shade Tree to say the least. The selection could also be viewed as insurance in case the Gravedigger eventually decides he is being miscast as a 3-4 nose tackle.

Isaiah Buggs is a low risk, high reward selection and offers tremendous upside. The future really is up to him. He has the necessary talent to succeed.

Therefore I am giving the Isaiah Buggs selection a grade of A.

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