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5 Senior Bowl players Steelers could target in the 2020 NFL Draft

By Tommy Jaggi

FAYETTEVILLE, AR - OCTOBER 27: Jared Pinkney #80 of the Vanderbilt Commodores runs the ball during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Razorback Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Commodores defeated the Razorbacks 45-31. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
FAYETTEVILLE, AR - OCTOBER 27: Jared Pinkney #80 of the Vanderbilt Commodores runs the ball during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Razorback Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Commodores defeated the Razorbacks 45-31. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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The Steelers are looking to bolster their roster in 2020. Here are five players Pittsburgh could have their eyes on at Senior Bowl practices this week.

With an offense that struggled mightily in 2019, there is no doubt the Steelers are looking for some major improvements in the new year. Senior Bowl practices begin this week, and Pittsburgh will have their eyes on a number of prospects they could target early in the draft.

It’s no surprise that the Steelers could use some added youth at tight end and along the offensive line. Fortunately, there are some players that fit the bill in Mobile this year. Here are five NFL Draft prospects Pittsburgh may target in 2020:

TE Jared Pinkney, Vanderbilt

Jared Pinkney is in the mold of a traditional tight end. He can play inline and is a capable and willing blocker. Pinkney measured in at 6’4” and weighed 254 pounds. His 10 5/8” hands topped the group of tight ends at the Senior Bowl this year.

Pinkney didn’t see a lot of production throughout his four-year career at Vanderbilt. In his senior season, he managed just 20 catches, 233 yards, and 2 touchdowns in 8 games. However, Pinkney possesses a solid set of hands as a receiver, and is an established run blocker.

With an aging Vance McDonald and Nick Vannett no longer under contract, the Steelers need some help at tight end, and Pinkney fits the bill of what they typically look for in the position.

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