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Steelers Mock Draft: Pittsburgh finds Javon Hargrave’s replacement at pick 49

By Tommy Jaggi

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 28: Justin Madubuike #52 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the Southwest Classic at AT&T Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 28: Justin Madubuike #52 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the Southwest Classic at AT&T Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 13: Guard John Simpson #74 of the Clemson Tigers blocks Linebacker Jacob Phillips #6 of the LSU Tigers during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. LSU defeated Clemson 42 to 25. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 13: Guard John Simpson #74 of the Clemson Tigers blocks Linebacker Jacob Phillips #6 of the LSU Tigers during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. LSU defeated Clemson 42 to 25. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

4th Round (from Miami): John Simpson

Interior offensive line, Clemson

If the Steelers want to eventually replace Ramon Foster with a clone of his younger self, they need to look no further than Clemson offensive guard, John Simpson. Simpson is has the size and strength Pittsburgh covets at the left guard position (6’4”, 321 pounds), but is even a better athlete than they normally require for that spot.

Simpson was part of a stellar Clemson offensive line that helped protect Trevor Lawrence the past two seasons. Simpson is a powerful blocker who can anchor in pass sets, but he struggles out in open space. Still, his ability as a pass protector should intrigue the Steelers.

With Stefen Wisniewski signed and a potential positional change for Matt Feiler, John Simpson could sit for a year before competing for a starting job in 2021. He’s a player that could be on their radar if he’s still there in the fourth round.

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