We all seem to know the starters and high draft picks well, but usually the developing and/or backup guys on the roster lanquish in fandom obscurity.  I thought to start a thread for anyone to mention any of these guys they believe may have potential, to shine some light on the individual.  

I will start with Derwin Gray.  Gray is a 6'4 320 pound versatile offensive lineman that was chosen by the Steelers in the 7th round of the 2019 draft.  He was a LOT at the University of Maryland, but the Steelers were developing him at OG.  He was initially on the Steelers practice squad, and was promoted to the active roster last September.  He played in 5 games in a reserve role last season, receiving solid feedback on his limited performance.  To make room for an edge rusher for a game due to existing roster injuries, the Steelers waived him in late December with the plan to sign him back to the roster following the game.  The Jags messed up their plans and picked Derwin up off waivers (article linked below).  Last week, without any publicity, the Jags tendered him a one year minimum exclusive rights free agent contract and it was signed.  

It will be interesting to see if he can push Cann or Bartch for a role.  His versatility to play OT in a pinch is a positive.  Coming into the draft, he was generally viewed by analysts as a big bodied powerful mauler but questioned his movement skills for an NFL OT role (hence the Steelers moving him to guard).          

Link:
https://steelerswire.usatoday.com/2020/1...oster-nfl/

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