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Steelers Rookie Spotlight: Javon Hargrave By Douglas Melter

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Page 1: Pittsburgh Steelers Rookie Spotlight: Javon Hargrave

Steelers Rookie Spotlight: Javon HargraveBy Douglas Melter

Page 2: Pittsburgh Steelers Rookie Spotlight: Javon Hargrave

Quick Facts:

✤ Played college football at South Carolina State

✤ In the 2015 season at SC State he collected 45 solo tackles, 59 total tackles, 22 tackles for losses, 13.5 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles

✤ He was named an Associated Press All-American

✤ Selected in the third round with the 89th overall pick of the 2016 NFL draft

Page 3: Pittsburgh Steelers Rookie Spotlight: Javon Hargrave

Key Attributes

✤ During his college yeas, Hargrave was known for his quick hand usage, fast first step, incredibly nimble feet, pass rushing upside, and his impressive lateral movement

✤ These qualities made him appealing to Steelers because they were searching for an athletic nose tackle.

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Key Attributes Continued…

✤ Hargrave’s first step is catching many spectator’s eyes, but his hand usage is just as incredible.

✤ He is able to get off the ball quick and can easily swim over his opponents.

✤ This hand usage is what make Hargrave such an exceptional pass rusher.

Page 5: Pittsburgh Steelers Rookie Spotlight: Javon Hargrave

Making a Mark

✤ Javon has seen some playing time with the recent injury to Cam Heyward, the Steelers starting pass rusher.

✤ Pittsburgh plans on taking a committee-style approach in Heyward’s absence

✤ In a blowout win against the Jets last week, Javon played a career-high 55 snaps with six tackles to his name

Page 6: Pittsburgh Steelers Rookie Spotlight: Javon Hargrave

What’s Next?

✤ You can expect Javon to play as long as Cam Heyward is injured

✤ From head coach Mike Tomlin on Javon’s most recent game:

“His arrow has been pointing up continually over the course of the first five games,” Tomlin said. “I thought last Sunday was his best performance and it’s reasonable to anticipate that it’s going to continue.