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Steelers Draft: Top 150 big board and players Pittsburgh could target

By Tommy Jaggi

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 28: J.K. Dobbins #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes carries the ball against the Clemson Tigers in the second half during 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: J.K. Dobbins #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes carries the ball against the Clemson Tigers in the second half during 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) /
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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) /

2nd Round Grades:

Rank Prospect College Position Ht Wt Year
31 A.J. Epenesa Iowa DL5T 6’5″ 275 JR
32 A.J. Terrell Clemson CB 6’1″ 195 JR
33 Antoine Winfield Jr. Minnesota S 5’9″ 203 RSO
34 Trevon Diggs Alabama CB 6’1″ 205 JR
35 D’Andre Swift Georgia RB 5’8″ 212 JR
37 Cesar Ruiz Michigan OC 6’3″ 307 JR
38 Justin Madubuike Texas A&M DL3T 6’3″ 293 RJR
39 Bryan Edwards South Carolina WR 6’3″ 215 SR
40 Michael Pittman Jr. USC WR 6’4″ 223 SR
41 Laviska Shenault Colorado WR 6’1” 227 JR
42 Clyde Edwards-Helaire LSU RB 5’7″ 207 JR
43 Xavier McKinney Alabama S 6’0″ 201 JR
44 Ezra Cleveland Boise State OT 6’6″ 311 rJR
45 Jalen Hurts Oklahoma QB 6’2″ 210 SR
46 Jeff Gladney TCU CB 5’10” 191 SR
47 Noah Igbinoghene Auburn CB 5’11” 200 JR
48 Josh Uche Michigan OLB 6’1″ 245 RJR
49 Lloyd Cushenberry LSU OC 6’3″ 312 RJR
50 Akeem Davis-Gaither Appalachian State OLB 6’1″ 224 SR

Considering that the Steelers own the 49th selection in the 2020 NFL Draft, there’s a pretty good chance that their choice comes as one of my second-round grades. These are players who should be solid starters in the NFL, and a few of them could become Pro Bowlers down the line.

Some of the names Pittsburgh could be interested in include DT Justin Madubuike, OC Cezar Ruiz, WR Michael Pittman Jr., OT Ezra Cleveland, and OLB Josh Uche. It’s also been rumored that QB Jalen Hurts could quietly be on their radar, but that’s a longshot.

The Steelers could desperately use a tackle who could replace Alejandro Villanueva after the 2020 season, and they are rumored to have a lot of interest in Cleveland. However, I think he’s off the board. Madubuike could be a solid replacement for Javon Hargrave, and Pittsburgh will like Josh Uche’s versatility to play both outside and inside linebacker. Expect both to be possibilities if available.

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