Pittsburgh Steelers Film Room: Safety Ronnie Harrison

The Positive Traits

The Pittsburgh Steelers want to get younger and faster on defense. Harrison provides plenty of both coming out of Alabama.

Harrison is a very fluid athlete with great top end speed and closing burst from the safety position. He can use this to matchup with tight ends, running backs and even some slot receivers in man coverage situations.

His speed also allows his coaches to bring him off the edge or up the middle on a blitz. The speed also allows him to come up to the line in a hurry in run support.

His size and speed combo allows his run support to be both effective and punishing from the safety spot. He hits with physicality and has the frame to back it up.

His coverage skills are starter level as he can play man or zone. His quick, fluid hips allow him to transition well in routes to mirror receivers downfield.

He does well with reading the play and diagnosing quickly to get in position to make a play. He does well to time his hits to break up passes with ease.