Evander Hood - Pittsburgh Steelers - Draft Scouting Snapshot

[AllTheBaconAndEggs]

@ThaReaper01

"...The Steelers... will primarily use the hefty former Tiger in defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau's famed radical take on the 3-4 scheme as a defensive end, not a space-eating nose tackle. Hood, who spent his career at Missouri playing as a traditional defensive tackle in a 4-3 alignment, may see some time in the middle when the Steelers go to a nickel package..."

From examiner.com/missouri-tigers-i­n-st-louis/missouri-prominent-­at-nfl-draft

This answers both questions.

[AllTheBaconAndEggs]

This guy was made for TV.

[AllTheBaconAndEggs]

@ThaReaper01 Actually, Ziggy plays DE in a 3-4, AKA the 5-technique, which lines him up directly opposite the other team's offensive tackle (i.e., Oher). Ziggy and Oher have both played the left and right side for their respective teams, so they may or may not line up across from one another. But it's certainly possible, since Ziggy isn't a nose tackle and never was. Either way, what you said makes no sense.

[xXBr4ndonDXx]

holy shit my last name is Derbish haha

[fmthebaron]

Yeah it sucks that Aaron is out for the season. Hopefully he'll get more playing time now but I think Travis Kirshkie will start now and hopefully Ziggy will get to back him up instead of Nick Eason.  At least he'll be getting more playing time now, he hasn't gotten much playing time at all this year.

[canadiansteeler]

@fmthebaron Now that Aaron Smith is out for the rest of the year we are going to see Ziggy Hood.. RIGHT ON

Oh and the RAVEN JAILBIRDS BLOW :)

[kingbmore73]

Oher will own that bitch as well.

[wutsgoodson1]

This used to be my Homeboy havent talked to him since he whent to mizzou then i joined the army..damn

[kingbmore73]

Michael Oher will own that bitch...... can't wait to see big Oher pounce on & squash Ziggy.

Let's Go Ravens!!!!!!!!!

[crucialconflict02]

i got his autograph at camp!! he's a pretty cool guy.

[ThaHolyChronic]

wow i didnt realize how massive he is, futures lookin good for the defence

[snoopydog48us]

BEAST

[adman626]

This kid is going to explode at DE his second year. I'm in his corner this year for situ passing downs... I can see him successfully spelling both Smith and Kiesel. He'll learn from Defensive Yoda and one hell of a vet d-line, and push the bubble DE guys. I hope they look at him on ST/wedge. If so, and he can do it, you'll be seeing allot of dudes getting knocked the F***K out! Can't wait for camp.

[fmthebaron]

Steelers have great depth on their D-Line, it's just that they're getting older so we had to get a young guy for depth. This guy will have to wait 2 years before he starts on our Amazing #1 Defense. Hampton, Smith, and Keisel are gonna be in their prime a few more years so Ziggy is gonna have to be a backup for awhile, he'll be a great player when he gets his chance though.

[dest1001]

that fool went to the same middle school im going to travis middle school in amarillo texas

[HolaItsMee]

The Steelers needed a young DE since their current DE's are aging (30+). Let's hope he picks up the Steelers complex "D"! GO STEELERS!

[ortiz84tx]

Haha, Go Ziggy. This guy use to flip burgers at Sonic, now look at him! From Amarillo TX to Pittsburgh. Not a big fan of the steeler, but I hope to see him succeed!

[ortiz84tx]

*steelers

[Jivi84]

0:39... Kraig Urbik and Ziggy Hood...

[JoeCanucks]

Yeah nice set of Irony.

[cpoky]

Welcome to the home of THE Super Bowl Champs Ziggy. You teamed up next to Silverback will bring teams to their knees. Gratz and good luck. Just remember, take it easy, take it in,take yer time..than take 'em out !!! Go Stillers

[fasterthenyou39]

its steelers?

[jbeni64]

people from Pittsburgh call them Stillers.

[fasterthenyou39]

well i aint from pittsburgh but im a very big fan ! goin to the games this year but one question:whyy they callem that?

[jbeni64]

It's just the accent they have in Pittsburgh. Like ew Yorker or Bostonians have an accent or people from the south. Pittsburghers have a very distinct accent. Go Steelers!

[SteelerY360Nation]

We need some depth on our D-Line, Ziggy!

[FidelCashFlow22]

STEELERS.....WELCOME TO THE BURGH!!