Steelers Draft Watch: EDGE Charles Harris and EDGE Carl Lawson
By Logan Bryson
Let’s check out two Steelers Draft prospects who could help improve Pittsburgh’s pass rush in 2017.
Coming off a HUGE victory against division-rival Cincinnati, Steeler fans are cautiously wondering, “Is our defense actually good?”
The Steelers’ defense has done a fantastic job of keeping opponents out of the end zone in 2016, allowing only 2 touchdowns thus far. Pittsburgh’s oft-criticized secondary has rapidly improved, with huge contributions coming from 2015 free-agent pickup Ross Cockrell and 2016 first-round draft pick Artie Burns.
However, the Steelers’ pass rush is an area of their defense that could use some improvement. While Pittsburgh has been able to generate some pressure in their first two games, their defense has only managed to record one sack, coming on a broken down play by Arthur Moats.
If the Steelers want to accelerate their defense’s development, it would be wise to upgrade their pass rush in the 2017 NFL Draft. For that reason, our next edition of Steeler Draft Watch will target players who know how to rush the passer. Let’s take a closer look at two premier EDGE prospects who are eligible for the upcoming draft: Missouri’s Charles Harris and Auburn’s Carl Lawson.