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2020 Steelers mock: Trade back brings talent to the trenches

By Andrew Falce

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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Sneed has the profile of a Steelers CB
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 01: Defensive back L’Jarius Sneed of Louisiana Tech runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 29, 2020, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

6th round, 198th overall

L’Jarius Sneed, CB, Louisiana Tech

While CB maybe one of the deepest positions on the roster, the Steelers still have a “hole” left by Artie Burns leaving this offseason. They could target a late-round option as a developmental guy considering they technically have a roster spot open at the position. As well, after years of having shallow depth at the CB position, investing to preserve the newfound depth makes sense.

L’Jarius Sneed has good size and tested very well at the combine (something that the Steelers like in their DB’s). While his only shot at playing time is on special teams, he has the athleticism to succeed there. While he is raw in coverage, he would be put in a position to learn behind Joe Haden and Steven Nelson, potentially being a defensive contributor a few years down the road.

Others Considered: Julian Blackmon, Joe Reed, Tremayne Anchrum

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