Steelers draft: Best case scenario at each position in the second round
By Tommy Jaggi
Tight End: Cole Kmet
In a poor tight end class, it’s quite possible that Pittsburgh could have their pick of the litter at 49 overall. Cole Kmet is a solid option who projects as a future NFL starter, but chances are there will be better players available.
The Steelers are currently in a sticky situation at tight end, and players like Kmet and Albert Okwuegbunam fit the bill of what they typically look for. However, they could grab one later in the draft.
Offensive tackle: Josh Jones
I may be dreaming here, but some other draft analysts aren’t as high on Houston offensive tackle, Josh Jones, as I am. Jones tested as just an average athlete at the position, but he is a savvy pass protector who dominated at the Senior Bowl.
The tackles we know will be gone by this point are Jedrick Wills, Andrew Thomas, Tristian Wirfs, and Mekhi Becton. If Jones is somehow still on the board, he would possess terrific value.
Interior offensive line: Cesar Ruiz
There is certainly no Quinten Nelson in this group of interior offensive linemen, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t players worth taking in the second round. There are mixed opinions about who the best interior guys are in this class, but I really like Michigan’s, Cesar Ruiz.
Ruiz is just 20 years old with great size and footwork. Other names that could be available include Llyod Cushenberry, Netane Muti, and Tyler Biadaz. Some of these players will be off the board, but it’s hard to tell who.