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Steelers Draft: 5 under the radar prospects on offense

By Jake Bendrick

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PULLMAN, WASHINGTON – NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Jake Luton #6 of the Oregon State Beavers throws a pass against the Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium on November 23, 2019 in Pullman, Washington. Washington State defeats Oregon State 54-53. (Photo by William Mancebo/Getty Images)
PULLMAN, WASHINGTON – NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Jake Luton #6 of the Oregon State Beavers throws a pass against the Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium on November 23, 2019 in Pullman, Washington. Washington State defeats Oregon State 54-53. (Photo by William Mancebo/Getty Images) /

A late-round QB for the Steelers

Okay. If you’re like me you buy Kevin Colbert’s statement that the Steelers are comfortable with their backup QB situation the same way you’d buy rainforest property in central New Mexico. None of us saw anything that instills confidence in Mason Rudolph, Duck Hodges, or the same Paxton Lynch who was beat out unceremoniously and in consecutive years by 7th round draft picks after being chosen in the first by the Denver Broncos.

So, that being what it is, I thought I’d throw out a prospect who profiles well within the Steelers’ current offense.

Jake Luton, QB, Oregon State: Round 7

The 6′ 6″, 225 lb. senior possesses the physical traits needed to succeed at the next level. He has huge hands that allow for Roethlisberger-esque pump fakes on go routes, and posted 28 TD’s to 3 Ints in 2019.

With a career completion percentage in the 62% range, he has the ability to be accurate and the turnover ratio is a definite plus. When I looked further into Luton, I saw a guy who would immediately upgrade QB3 on the Steelers’ roster and who might develop into more given time and mentorship.

My favorite thing about Luton? In watching his film I saw pro-style sets, drop back passes, and play action. That part of the NFL transition should be smoother for him.

Next. Cam Akers checks the boxes to be the Steelers pick in the second round. dark

Next time we’ll look at under-the-radar defensive prospects who profile as the type of athlete the Steelers typically target.

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