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Pittsburgh Steelers film room: Georgia cornerback Deandre Baker

By Brandon Kring

COLUMBIA, SC - OCTOBER 9: Defensive back Deandre Baker #18 of the Georgia Bulldogs breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver Tyler Simmons #3 of the South Carolina Gamecocks of the Georgia Bulldogs on October 9, 2016 at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Todd Bennett/GettyImages)
COLUMBIA, SC - OCTOBER 9: Defensive back Deandre Baker #18 of the Georgia Bulldogs breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver Tyler Simmons #3 of the South Carolina Gamecocks of the Georgia Bulldogs on October 9, 2016 at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Todd Bennett/GettyImages) /
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 08: Calvin Ridley #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide is unable to make a catch in the end zone against Deandre Baker #18 of the Georgia Bulldogs in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 08: Calvin Ridley #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide is unable to make a catch in the end zone against Deandre Baker #18 of the Georgia Bulldogs in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /

The Positives

Deandre Baker, much like Greedy Williams, is a press man corner. He has adequate arm length for only being 5’11” which helps him to jam receivers at the line and limit their release.

Baker is a very physical corner for his size and that is needed in today’s NFL with some of the bigger receivers in the league. Being overly physical can have its downfalls but if he can control his physicality within the rules of the game, it can be a huge asset in making it in the league.

Unlike Williams, Baker is a very willing run supporter. He will come up in run support and take on blockers to force runners to change direction. He is also not afraid to come up and make a tackle on his own.

He utilizes his physical play to help make up for his lack of speed. His physicality and mental awareness helps to mask having less speed than other corners.

His experience in various man and zone coverages gives him an edge as a prospect. He is best in man and press coverages but he also has done multiple different coverages and done well.

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