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2017 NFL Draft: The next crop of Pittsburgh Steelers

By Juan Cabrera II

Nov 19, 2016; Greenville, NC, USA; East Carolina Pirates wide receiver Zay Jones (7) gets ready for a play during the third quarter against the Navy Midshipmen at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Navy defeated East Carolina 66-31. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Greenville, NC, USA; East Carolina Pirates wide receiver Zay Jones (7) gets ready for a play during the third quarter against the Navy Midshipmen at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Navy defeated East Carolina 66-31. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports /
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Safety:

Sean Davis was a pleasant surprise this season and looks to be the future at Free Safety for the black and gold, yet running mate Mike Mitchell will be turning 30 this June and with his play declining Pittsburgh would be smart too look at options for Strong Safety.

Jabrill Peppers, Michigan

Sep 24, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) is seen during the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

The superstar from Michigan would be a premier athlete at the position in Pittsburgh. Peppers displayed among versatility on both sides of the ball, but his defensive prowess are undeniable. His ability to rush the passer, stop the run and drop into coverage is strikingly reminiscent to Troy Polamalu and would be greatly welcomed in the steel city.

2016 Stats: 1 interception, 71 total tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks

Desmond King, Iowa

Oct 1, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) returns a punt against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

The senior ballhawk and Jim Thorpe award winner is an interception machine. His ball skills are some of the best in this draft paired with his leadership/work ethic he is a natural Pittsburgh Steeler. Pairing King and Davis would give pittsburgh a ball hawking defense in a division that loves throwing the deep ball.

2016 Stats: 3 interceptions, 58 total tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss

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