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5 sleeper players the Steelers could target in the 2020 NFL Draft

By Tommy Jaggi

LUBBOCK, TX - SEPTEMBER 30: Jordyn Brooks #1 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders on the field during warmups before the game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Oklahoma State Cowboys on September 30, 2017 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. Oklahoma State won the game 41-34. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images)
LUBBOCK, TX - SEPTEMBER 30: Jordyn Brooks #1 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders on the field during warmups before the game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Oklahoma State Cowboys on September 30, 2017 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. Oklahoma State won the game 41-34. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 26: Ben Bartch #OL04 of St John’s-MN interviews during the second day of the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 26, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 26: Ben Bartch #OL04 of St John’s-MN interviews during the second day of the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 26, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /

Ben Bartch

Offensive tackle, St. John’s

The Steelers have had as much success developing offensive tackles as any team in the league. Though offensive line coach Mike Munchak is no longer with the team, Ben Batch is a player who could catch their eye.

Alejandro Villanueva was a former wide receiver in college who served in the military before becoming a Pro Bowl offensive tackle for the Steelers. Bartch is hardly a big of a project.

Though he was a former tight end who gained 75 pounds to play left tackle for St. John’s, he already possesses good size and excellent footwork. After the 2020 season, Chukwuma Okorafor will be the only offensive tackle under contract for the Steelers.

Bartch may be a small school guy, but the 6’6”, 309-pound tackle has loads of upside. Bartch could potentially be a starting left tackle at the NFL level. At worst, he could be a solid swing tackle.

Round Projection: Late 2nd-late 3rd

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