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Who is this mystery man? How good do the Steelers think he can be if they were willing to cut Grant/Chickillo to open up a spot for him?
At first glance, there's very little info on this guy, so I did a little digging...but there really isn't much out there on this kid. The one thing I can think of is John Mitchell worked him out at some point and made a note to himself that he MUST have this guy on the squad. Then why didn't they draft him? He may have had a sack or two in pre-season playing against scrubs, perhaps he put something on tape during those four games that caught the Steelers eye. I have no answers, scratching my head. If anything, he seems like a solid prospect who's a couple of years away from being able to contribute. Why not the practice squad?
5 Things to Know About Caushaud Lyons
http://www.buccaneers.com/news/arti...ud-Lyons/3ad64b59-ac75-4fa9-9ea6-41850217d869
1. He was one of the best Division II linemen in the country.
Lyons was a finalist for the Gene Upshaw award in 2014, which is given annually to the best Division II lineman in the nation.
2. Analysts projected him to be drafted.
NFL.com graded Lyons as a sixth or seventh-round prospect. “Big and raw with a tremendous amount to learn about playing the position, but with the athleticism and talent that warrants close inspection,” they wrote. “Lyons is lacking many of the basics needed at the position and a team will have to have a plan for him that involves teaching and a great deal of patience. If he can learn to use his hands properly and add a little more nasty, he could become an intriguing 3*-4 defensive end down the line.”
3. He lives in the weight room.
Lyons’ 325-pound clean was the most among his teammates at Tusculum. He also recorded a 475-pound bench press and 600-pound squat. In his bio on Tusculum’s website, Lyons said he would like to one day own a gym.
4. He had an impressive pro day.
Lyons ran a 4.87-second 40-yard dash at his pro day along with a 30.5-inch vertical jump and 10-foot broad jump.
5. He was a multi-sport athlete growing up.
In addition to football, Lyons played basketball and ran track when he was younger.
NFL.com draft profile
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/caushaud-lyons?id=2553341
Strengths
Prototype frame to be a 3*-4 end. Extremely athletic with plus explosiveness for his size. Ran a sub 4.9-second 40-yard dash at his pro day with a 10-foot broad jump. Explosive quickness out of stance that can be harnessed with better pad level and more coaching. Shows off agile feet when sliding down the line of scrimmage after a ball carrier. Overwhelmed competition once he took the lead on a snap.
Weaknesses
Very basic use of hands. Needs to learn to punch, extend and shed blockers. Still developing as a pass rusher and will often just try to win with brute force. Motor doesn't always rev. Often overwhelmed much smaller competition in front of him. Needs to keep pad level down.
Draft Projection Round 6 or 7
Bottom Line Big and raw with a tremendous amount to learn about playing the position, but with the athleticism and talent that warrants close inspection. Lyons is lacking many of the basics needed at the position and a team will have to have a plan for him that involves teaching and a great deal of patience. If he can learn to use his hands properly and add a little more nasty, he could become an intriguing 3*-4 defensive end down the line.
At first glance, there's very little info on this guy, so I did a little digging...but there really isn't much out there on this kid. The one thing I can think of is John Mitchell worked him out at some point and made a note to himself that he MUST have this guy on the squad. Then why didn't they draft him? He may have had a sack or two in pre-season playing against scrubs, perhaps he put something on tape during those four games that caught the Steelers eye. I have no answers, scratching my head. If anything, he seems like a solid prospect who's a couple of years away from being able to contribute. Why not the practice squad?
5 Things to Know About Caushaud Lyons
http://www.buccaneers.com/news/arti...ud-Lyons/3ad64b59-ac75-4fa9-9ea6-41850217d869
1. He was one of the best Division II linemen in the country.
Lyons was a finalist for the Gene Upshaw award in 2014, which is given annually to the best Division II lineman in the nation.
2. Analysts projected him to be drafted.
NFL.com graded Lyons as a sixth or seventh-round prospect. “Big and raw with a tremendous amount to learn about playing the position, but with the athleticism and talent that warrants close inspection,” they wrote. “Lyons is lacking many of the basics needed at the position and a team will have to have a plan for him that involves teaching and a great deal of patience. If he can learn to use his hands properly and add a little more nasty, he could become an intriguing 3*-4 defensive end down the line.”
3. He lives in the weight room.
Lyons’ 325-pound clean was the most among his teammates at Tusculum. He also recorded a 475-pound bench press and 600-pound squat. In his bio on Tusculum’s website, Lyons said he would like to one day own a gym.
4. He had an impressive pro day.
Lyons ran a 4.87-second 40-yard dash at his pro day along with a 30.5-inch vertical jump and 10-foot broad jump.
5. He was a multi-sport athlete growing up.
In addition to football, Lyons played basketball and ran track when he was younger.
NFL.com draft profile
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/caushaud-lyons?id=2553341
Strengths
Prototype frame to be a 3*-4 end. Extremely athletic with plus explosiveness for his size. Ran a sub 4.9-second 40-yard dash at his pro day with a 10-foot broad jump. Explosive quickness out of stance that can be harnessed with better pad level and more coaching. Shows off agile feet when sliding down the line of scrimmage after a ball carrier. Overwhelmed competition once he took the lead on a snap.
Weaknesses
Very basic use of hands. Needs to learn to punch, extend and shed blockers. Still developing as a pass rusher and will often just try to win with brute force. Motor doesn't always rev. Often overwhelmed much smaller competition in front of him. Needs to keep pad level down.
Draft Projection Round 6 or 7
Bottom Line Big and raw with a tremendous amount to learn about playing the position, but with the athleticism and talent that warrants close inspection. Lyons is lacking many of the basics needed at the position and a team will have to have a plan for him that involves teaching and a great deal of patience. If he can learn to use his hands properly and add a little more nasty, he could become an intriguing 3*-4 defensive end down the line.
