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Keiwan Ratliff

Pittsburgh Steelers

1981/04/19 28

5-11 188

Youngstown, OH

5

the Cincinnati Bengals in 2004 (2nd round)

Sacks Interceptions Tackles
Year Team G Sacks YdsL Int Yds IntTD Solo Ast Total
2008 Colts 13 0 0 2 37 0 32 5 37

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • A great athlete with excellent ball skills. Has soft hands, will jump routes, and can adjust to pick off the pass behind him or over his shoulder. Has great man-coverage skills: reads receivers well and has great quickness and agility. A willing run defender.
Flaws
  • Is small and doesn't have great strength. Can get blocked and is pushed around at times when jamming the receiver. Will gamble and lose at times. Must improve footwork and positioning.
Career Potential
  • Solid backup and nickel back.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

April 24, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers to a one-year contract.
October 30, 2008 Re-signed as a free agent by the Indianapolis Colts.
October 23, 2008 Released by the Indianapolis Colts.
October 8, 2008 Re-signed by the Indianapolis Colts.
November 29, 2007 Signed as a free agent by the Indianapolis Colts.
November 28, 2007 Released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
November 12, 2007 Signed as a free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
September 26, 2007 Released by the Cincinnati Bengals.
August 5, 2004 Signed by the Cincinnati Bengals to a four-year contract.

Trades

April 24, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
November 12, 2007 Signed as a free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
April 24, 2004 Drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2nd round (49th overall) in 2004.

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