Pittsburgh Steelers |
On the clock: Indianapolis Colts, Pick: 7.48 |
| Pick | Overall | Choice | Notes | |
| 1.17 | 17 | Jarvis Jones, OLB from Georgia | Jones is a guy with top-five talent that was too good to pass up despite some average workouts and his health history. He'll need to work on his run defense but his ability to rush the passer is proven. Hopefully he is the next great Steelers' OLB. | |
| 2.18 | 48 | Eddie Lacy, RB from Alabama | The Steelers couldn't pass up Lacy who most have as the number one back in the draft. While we have some concerns with his blocking, he is just too good to pass up at this point in the draft where we thought he'd be gone. | |
| 3.17 | 79 | Aaron Dobson, WR from Marshall | The Steelers tried to move up in the third but with no success during the run on receivers. With that said, we like the tall, athletic receiver from Marshall. He's an outside guy who could compliment insiders Brown, Miller and Sanders in the passing game and could also be a taller threat in the red zone. | |
| 4.18 | 115 | T.J. McDonald, S from Southern California | The Steelers entered the draft knowing they needed to add some depth in the deep secondary and McDonald does just that. We like his size and physicality along with the fact he plays with attitude which is something the Steelers defense has lacked. No pressure to start with Polamalu and Clark but McDonald can be a valuable back-up which could lead into a starting role down the road. | |
| 5.17 | 150 | Oday Aboushi, OT from Virginia | The Steelers feel they've gotten a steal in round five of Mock Six. Aboushi is a big, athletic offensive tackle who will have things to work on at the next level but has shown great ability and a quick learning curve. He'll be able to come in immediately and provide depth to an improving and young offensive line. | |
| 6.18 | 186 | Michael Mauti, OLB from Penn State | Mauti is a tackling machine who has been hampered by injuries during his career at nearby PSU. We love finding a guy with his smarts and potential to be a special teamer and fill in at perhaps both LB positions. | |
| 6.38 | 206 | Conner Vernon, WR from Duke | The Steelers add to the WR Corps by bringing on a guy loaded with production. Vernon translates to a 'big slot' in the NFL and can also serve as apunt return guy as well. It's hard to pass up one of the best receivers in the ACC. | |
| 7.17 | 223 | Ryan Griffin, QB from Tulane | Needing to get younger behind Ben Roethlisberger, the Steelers like the tall QB from Tulane who will have no pressure to perform with Bruce Gradkowski the immediate back-up. |
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| 6.38 | NFL: from for Compensatory |
