Scout's Eye with Matt Williamson · Bleav, Dejan Kovacevic, Matt Williamson

A few more visits

April 8, 2026·12 min·1 clip

Matt Williamson ranks Cardinal Tate as the best receiver in the draft, ahead of other top prospects.

This episode of Scout's Eye with Matt Williamson is a pre-draft news and notes session focused on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Host Matt Williamson, a former NFL scout and analyst, shares observations from a visit to the Steelers' facility and discusses potential draft targets. He describes the first day of the Steelers' voluntary veteran minicamp as a very laid-back affair where players reconnected but did no on-field work with helmets or footballs. Williamson reports that the New York Giants' asking price for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence is equivalent to a late first or early second-round pick, suggesting the 21st overall selection might secure him. The episode details three pre-draft visits to the Steelers: defensive tackle Daryl Jackson from Florida State, local linebacker Jaden Duggar from Louisiana, and wide receiver Denzel Boston. Williamson is critical of Jackson's inconsistent effort and sees him as a late-round nose tackle, while he views Duggar as a potential seventh-round special teams pick. Williamson states he would not be comfortable selecting Denzel Boston at pick 21 due to concerns about his athleticism and lack of separation, predicting Boston could fall to the second round. He reveals his personal Steelers-wide receiver rankings, with Rome Odunze as his top prospect, followed by Keon Coleman, Ricky Pearsall, and Malachi Corley. Williamson expresses particular admiration for Coleman's overall game despite noted drop issues and describes Corley as a physical, versatile player who improved during Indiana's championship season. The host compares the relaxed minicamp to a college orientation, emphasizing its social and introductory nature over intense football activity. He finds the reported trade cost for Dexter Lawrence surprisingly low compared to initial expectations of multiple first-round picks. Williamson's evaluation hinges on specific physical traits, as he notes the Steelers seem to prioritize long-armed defensive linemen like Daryl Jackson. The tone is informal and conversational, blending firsthand observational reporting with straightforward player analysis and personal draft opinions. Williamson directly addresses the listener with his evaluations and invites feedback on his rankings. NFL draft enthusiasts, particularly Steelers fans, will appreciate the insider facility visit details and the host's specific player assessments. Listeners seeking breaking news or in-depth schematic breakdowns might find the episode's meandering, opinion-driven style less engaging.

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A narrow Steelers note on the defensive tackles Pittsburgh keeps circling.

This stays focused on the Steelers' defensive tackle hunt and, more than anything, on the body types Pittsburgh keeps returning to. Long arms, size, and a nose-heavy build come through as the profile, with Daryl Jackson framed as one of three Tuesday visits.

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