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4 defensive tackles who could replace Javon Hargrave for the Steelers

By Tommy Jaggi

ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 29: Jordan Phillips #97 of the Buffalo Bills puts on his helmet during the second quarter against the New York Jets at New Era Field on December 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. New York defeats Buffalo 13-6. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 29: Jordan Phillips #97 of the Buffalo Bills puts on his helmet during the second quarter against the New York Jets at New Era Field on December 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. New York defeats Buffalo 13-6. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 21: Danny Shelton #71 of the New England Patriots looks on against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 21, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 21: Danny Shelton #71 of the New England Patriots looks on against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 21, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /

Danny Shelton

Danny Shelton is another massive human being the Steeles could potentially plug into their defensive front in place of Hargrave. Unlike Phillips, Shelton is a former first-round draft choice back in 2015 and was taken with the 12th overall pick by the Cleveland Browns.

Shelton never lived up to lofty expectations, and he’s a player that would have been much better in the ’90s than today’s NFL. Still, at 6’2” and 342 pounds, Shelton is a mammoth in the middle a defense and has always churned out a solid overall grade, according to Pro Football Focus.

Shelton lacks statistical production throughout his career and he has never had more than 3.0 sacks or 5 tackles for a loss in his first five seasons – which is precisely why he’s projected to make just $4.7 million per year on the open market.

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