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Steelers Mock Draft: Pittsburgh loads up the trenches early

By Tommy Jaggi

CLEMSON, SC - SEPTEMBER 07: Justin Madubuike #52 of the Texas A&M Aggies in action on defense during a game against the Clemson Tigers at Memorial Stadium on September 7, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. Clemson defeated Texas A&M 24-10. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
CLEMSON, SC - SEPTEMBER 07: Justin Madubuike #52 of the Texas A&M Aggies in action on defense during a game against the Clemson Tigers at Memorial Stadium on September 7, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. Clemson defeated Texas A&M 24-10. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 28: Tanner Muse #19 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates his teams win over the Ohio State Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 28: Tanner Muse #19 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates his teams win over the Ohio State Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

6th round: Tanner Muse

Safety/linebacker, Clemson

There are more than enough reasons to believe that the Steelers will have some level of interest in Tanner Muse. The massive safety has the versatility to drop down to linebacker in sub-packages and with 4.41 speed at 6’2” and 227 pounds, who wouldn’t be interested at this point in the draft?

Muse could end up being drafted much higher because of his athletic profile, but he may need a position change in the NFL. Though he was knocked for tight hips and average instincts, Muse offers plenty of upside that make him worth the gamble.

Even if the Steelers draft Anfernee Jennings, they could still use an inside linebacker, as they lost both Tyler Matakevich and Mark Barron this offseason. Mike Tomlin and Kevin Colbert were both on hand at Clemson’s Pro Day, so expect Muse to be on their radar in day three.

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