Early 2021 NFL free agency rankings: George Kittle headlines top 70 players

66. Matt Breida, RB, Miami Dolphins

Breida peaked in 2018 when he led the San Francisco 49ers in all significant rushing categories. While he still performed efficiently this past season, Breida took a back seat to Raheem Mostert. Perhaps that’s why the 49ers felt comfortable trading the former undrafted free agent to Miami for a fifth-round pick.

Miami’s backfield features two backs who played rotational roles in 2019. There’s Breida and Jordan Howard. Howard made the Pro Bowl in 2016, but he’s begun slipping over the past two seasons. Based on his performance with the 49ers, Breida should become Miami’s starting back.

65. JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers

A second-round pick in 2017 by the Steelers, Smith-Schuster is in his rookie contract’s final year. The USC product thrived during his first two seasons in the NFL, but injuries and poor quarterback play brought the electric receiver crashing back to earth in 2019. Smith-Schuster faces a lot of pressure this coming season.

In 2018, Smith-Schuster thrived alongside Antonio Brown. He made 111 receptions for 1,426 yards and seven touchdowns on his way to a Pro Bowl selection. Even as a rookie, Smith-Schuster caught 58 passes for 917 yards and seven touchdowns. Unfortunately, his production plummeted to 42 receptions for 552 yards and three touchdowns in 12 games this past season.

While quarterback play deserves a lot of the blame for Smith-Schuster’s struggles, the 23-year-old also flashed some of his flaws. Without Brown drawing double coverage, Smith-Schuster had trouble creating separation against some of the league’s top defensive backs. We’ll see if he can perform like a true top receiving option when Ben Roethlisberger returns this year.