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Three prospects that may fall into Steelers lap

By Jordan Newman

STARKVILLE, MS - SEPTEMBER 21: Linebacker Willie Gay Jr. #6 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs runs the ball in for a touchdown in front of quarterback Sawyer Smith #12 of the Kentucky Wildcats during the first quarter at Davis Wade Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)
STARKVILLE, MS - SEPTEMBER 21: Linebacker Willie Gay Jr. #6 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs runs the ball in for a touchdown in front of quarterback Sawyer Smith #12 of the Kentucky Wildcats during the first quarter at Davis Wade Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 29: Linebacker Terrell Lewis of Alabama runs a drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 29, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 29: Linebacker Terrell Lewis of Alabama runs a drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 29, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

EDGE Terrell Lewis

Terrell Lewis is everything you want in a football player. Good frame for his position, nice athleticism, tape that justifies his abilities, production in the most elite college conference at one of its prestigious schools, & versatility that is preferred for the modern era. The ceiling doesn’t shout superstar, but a baller for the future.

Nonetheless, the hesitation is easy with Lewis. The best ability is availability. From 2017-18, Lewis missed 25 games due to back-to-back season-ending injuries that required surgery (Elbow Ligament Damage & Torn ACL), and emotionally, it has brought a great sense of appreciation for the sport:

"“Those usually [were] the darkest times, when you see somebody else taking the game for granted or not really cherishing that they get to be out here. When you see guys complain, they get to play football and they complain about the external elements, like ‘Oh, it’s hot. I don’t feel like practicing.’ Stuff like that.”"

Recently, the NFL draft has seen uber-talents drop from the curse of football. From Jaylon Smith in 2016 to Jeffery Simmons in 2019, both peaked as top 5 talents for their classes, but injuries derailed stock quickly. However between the two, they didn’t fall further than the 34th pick, and while this isn’t encouraging for Steelers fans towards Lewis, he never reached that performance level those two did.

Nothing against him, but means there’s a greater chance he could slide. In the 10 games he was finally able to play in 2019, Lewis shined with 31 tackles, 11.5 TFL, 6 sacks, 2 pass deflections, & 1 fumble recovery.

Suitable to fill in as a 3-4 OLB, the risk is up there among the highest this year, but the raw talent will entice a team to send his name card in early day 2.

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