Steelers Draft Strategy: Top 5 Needs Heading Into April

Steelers Draft Strategy: Top 5 Needs

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Recap of Draft Strategy

The strategy I have outlined is the general idea I get from reading various Steelers reports and analysis. They also need a quarterback to groom for life after Ben but they may choose to wait one more season.

The team could possibly use their compensatory to double dip at edge rusher or corner. This pick could also be used to fill a need and free up a pick for a quarterback round four or used on a quarterback itself.

The Steelers have the luxury of their needs being from the deeper position groups in the class. There are many edge rushers and defensive backs that can come in and continue the building process of the defense in Pittsburgh.

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Hold onto your hats come April, Steeler Nation, The road to the draft is only going to heat up more. Anticipation and analysis will inevitably increase as April 27 approaches.

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