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4 Steelers NFL Draft targets that could be off the board before pick 49

ByTommy Jaggi|
COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 02: Josh Uche #6 of the Michigan Wolverines in action on defense during a game against the Maryland Terrapins at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium on November 2, 2019 in College Park, Maryland. Michigan defeated Maryland 38-7. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 02: Josh Uche #6 of the Michigan Wolverines in action on defense during a game against the Maryland Terrapins at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium on November 2, 2019 in College Park, Maryland. Michigan defeated Maryland 38-7. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
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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)

DT Justin Madubuike

Another player who is sure to be on Pittsburgh’s radar is Texas A&M defensive tackle, Justin Madubuike. Madubuike is a well-built defender who has a solid anchor against the run and who can knife in the backfield after the quarterback – much like Javon Hargrave did for four years with the Steelers.

Though Madubuike makes a lot of sense to keep this defense firing on all cylinders, he very well could be gone well before pick 49.

Overall, it’s a relatively weak defensive tackle class, and Madubuike is the third-best prospect on many boards, behind just Derrick Brown and Javon Kinlaw. Ross Blacklock is a very similar player who wins the same way, but could be off the board early for the same reason.

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