2014 NFL Draft: Grading each and every Pittsburgh Steelers draft picks
By Matt Shetler
Round 4, Pick 118: Martavis Bryant, WR, Clemson
Jan 3, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Martavis Bryant (1) runs with the ball against Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Tyvis Powell (23) during the first half in the 2014 Orange Bowl college football game at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
I love this pick as Bryant was a guy I targeted in this draft.
He’s still a project, but he is good value at No. 118.
Bryant has been linked to the Steelers at numerous times this offseason and with him they get the tall wide receiver they have been searching for and one that can stretch the field.
He stands 6’4″, has superb body length with a long, rangy frame. He has very good straight-line, separation speed and will make for a great red zone target.
They needed to get Ben Roethlisberger another weapon and Roethlisberger should love this guy.
He’s a big-play receiver who averaged a nation leading 19.7 yards per catch. He played opposite Sammy Watkins, the No. 4 overall pick in this draft, and caught 42 passes for 827 yards with seven touchdowns.
Bryant needs to add more bulk and had far too many drops while at Clemson, but is a guy with tremendous upside.
Overall he is great value here from the Steelers.
Grade: A-