What each Steelers rookie will struggle with during 2021

Every rookie has to improve upon their game if they want to make it as a pro, and these are the potential aspects of the game that every Steelers rookie may struggle with.

No matter where a player is drafted, there will be some sort of a curve as to what they will have to improve upon to be a successful pro player. While the Steelers rookies will all see various different amounts of playing time, each will have their share of struggles in year one.

This in no way means that these players will be doomed with these struggles for their entire career, but for at least 2021 these issues will likely present themselves whenever one of these rookies sees the field. Here are the areas each Steelers rookie will likely struggle with in 2021:

Steelers Pressley Harvin

Problem: Punting Consistency

Already a fan favorite for the Steelers, Pressley Harvin reportedly had a good OTA session and will look to carry that momentum into camp. While being a drafted specialist makes him a roster favorite, Jordan Berry is an established veteran that won’t go away quietly. As well, the Steelers have seen drafted specialists not make the roster before (looking at you Colin Holba). He has a strong leg, as evidenced by his 48-yard average last season, but where he needs to make some strides is his consistency.

While a 48-yard average is great, Harvin had a range of a 41.3-to-51.3-yard average over the course of his final college season. A ten-yard average swing won’t cut it in the NFL, as a bad punting performance can quickly swing the tide of a game.

Harvin has a strong leg, no one is denying that. Now, he needs to focus on consistently punting well and placing the ball where it needs to go, not just booting it as far as it can go. Assuming he makes the roster, he will need to build some level of consistency before the team can fully trust him.