Steelers grab WR Demarcus Ayers in 7th round
Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected receiver Demarcus Ayers out of Houston in the seventh round of the 2016 NFL Draft, 229th overall.
Ayers had more than 1,200 yards receiving last season to go along with 98 catches and will give Pittsburgh some depth at the wideout spot.
Demarcus Ayers Bio
Position: WR
School: Houston
College Experience: Junior
Height: 5-9
Weight: 182 lbs.
Strengths
- Speedy target has great run-after-catch potential.
- Ability to return punts or kickoffs in addition to slot-receiver duties.
- Accelerates well into routes off line of scrimmage.
- Sells route fakes well to defenders.
Weaknesses
- Lacks ideal size for the NFL game.
- Utilized almost exclusively on bubble screens and speed outs in Houston's spread attack, lacks experience in a full route tree.
- Offensive scheme often created separation, struggles with press cornerbacks.
- Likely should have returned for senior year to polish receiving skills.
Cpombine Results
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yard Dash | 4.72 sec |
| Bench Press | N/A |
| Vertical Jump | 33.0 inches |
| Broad Jump | 123.0 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | 7.0 sec (pro day) |
| 20-yard Shuttle | N/A |