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3 Offensive prospects the Steelers should target at 49

By Maxwell Chafiian

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 01: Jake Fromm #11 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to Matt Landers #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the game against the Baylor Bears during the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 01, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 01: Jake Fromm #11 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to Matt Landers #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the game against the Baylor Bears during the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 01, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /
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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 27: Austin Jackson #73 of the USC Trojans blocks A.J. Epenesa #94 of the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half of the San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium on December 27, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 27: Austin Jackson #73 of the USC Trojans blocks A.J. Epenesa #94 of the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half of the San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium on December 27, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

Austin Jackson

Along with the previously mentioned Trey Adams,  USC tackle Austin Jackson would be another good option for the Steelers to consider at 49. Jackson, faced some very tough competition this year and got a taste of going up against some high-quality edge rushers.

This season, Jackson was handed the challenge of blocking players such as A.J. Epenesa and Julian Okwara of Notre Dame 1-1. Both of those players are likely going to be Day 1 picks, with Epenesa likely going in the top 15. While those players gave Jackson some headaches, it was a good experience for when he eventually takes his place along an NFL offensive line.

Jackson is still an extremely young and raw player. Jackson is only 20 years old meaning that he has a lot more room to grow as a player and refine his technique. Coming to the Steelers, who have had high-quality offensive line play, would be a perfect fit for him to hone his craft.

Size and athleticism are not an issue for Jackson. He was a 5-star recruit coming out of High School. He excelled in basketball and Track and field to go along with Football. The 6’6″ 310-pound tackle has the ability to make blocks out in space and can move very well in his pass sets.

Jackson, displayed his high ceiling with his performance against the then #23 team in the country Stanford, when he was named Pac-12 offensive lineman of the week. If a team can teach him how to use his technique on a weekly basis rather than solely rely on his size, Jackson has the talent to become a very successful NFL tackle.

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