Most know him as ‘the guy’ that returned a 47 yard interception for a touchdown in preseason. If you watched closer, you could see a good tackling safety with natural instincts and abilities.
Robert Golden earned himself a roster spot after being signed by the Steelers as an undrafted free agent from the University of Arizona. He will wear #21 and he may be the future starter at free safety (FS). The Steelers are desperately thin at safety (S) with Ryan Mundy being the #1 backup to both Troy Polamalu and Ryan Clark.
Robert Golden Profile:
Height: 6-0
Weight: 200lbs
Position: S
College: Arizona
Jersey #: 21
Biography:
- Attended University of Arizona
- Three–year starter who played both cornerback (CB) and safety (S)
- Project as a 7th round pick. He ended up being undrafted and signed by the Steelers as an undrafted free agent
Senior Stats:
Tackles: 69
Interceptions: 1
Breakups: 5
Junior Stats:
Tackles: 60
Interceptions: 1
Breakups: 12
Positives:
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Good size and speed combination
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Athletic player that played both CB and S showcasing his fluid hips, backpedaling and change of direction skills
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Shows good instincts in coverage by quickly locating the ball in the air and shows above average burst to the ball in flight
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Solid fundamental tackler
Negatives
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Lacked ‘big play’ ability. Golden only accounted for 2 total INTs in his junior and senior years
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Has shown indecisiveness in zone coverage
