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Pittsburgh Steelers Draft Watch: Air Force WR Jalen Robinette

By Logan Bryson

Oct 8, 2016; Laramie, WY, USA; Air Force Falcons wide receiver Jalen Robinette (9) makes a catch against Wyoming Cowboys cornerback Antonio Hull (21) during the third quarter at War Memorial Stadium. The Cowboys beat the Falcons 35-26. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Laramie, WY, USA; Air Force Falcons wide receiver Jalen Robinette (9) makes a catch against Wyoming Cowboys cornerback Antonio Hull (21) during the third quarter at War Memorial Stadium. The Cowboys beat the Falcons 35-26. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 25, 2016; Colorado Springs, CO, USA; Air Force Falcons wide receiver Jalen Robinette (9) gets tripped up by Boise State Broncos linebacker Ben Weaver (51) in the first quarter at Falcon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
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Worried about Martavis Bryant’s future in Pittsburgh? Why not target a WR with similar strengths in the draft. Robinette has all the skills Pittsburgh is looking for in terms of a deep threat. Even if he will have to learn to run the entire route tree, Robinette could make an impact early on as a pure situational deep threat.

Regardless of who fills the void, Pittsburgh desperately lacked a true downfield target late in the season. Sammie Coates looked like Ben’s go-to deep target early in the year, but his play quickly faded as injuries racked up and his drop issues flared up. I think all of Steeler Nation can agree that Pittsburgh’s offense operates at a whole different level when they can stretch the field.

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In conclusion, I think it would be a wise investment for Pittsburgh to take a flier on Robinette if he is still available early Day 3. While I have an Early Day 2 grade on Robinette based on his upside, most members of the media I have seen have him in that Day 3 range. I think that would be too good of value for Pittsburgh to pass up for a WR who perfectly fits within their scheme.

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