Steelers Mock Draft: Adding talent and depth across the board

With the draft upon us, one final mock looks at the best ways to find talent and add depth in one of the most unique drafts ever for the Steelers.

In the infamous words of Apollo Creed from Rocky II, “This is it, man!” With the NFL draft just days away, it seemed fitting to conclude the draft season with one final mock. Included in this will be all draft picks the Steelers make as well as potential UDFA options that would make sense. Naturally, considering the state of mocks and how unique this draft season has been, it’ll be surprising to see many of these picks hit. That said, I’ll do my best in adding players that make the most sense for the Steelers.

To me, the Steelers should be hoping for any of Antoine Winfield, Ezra Cleveland, Denzel Mims, or Isaiah Wilson to fall to them at pick 49. Based on their talent, I don’t think any of them will, unfortunately. While there are still some other options that could be enticing, the Steelers begin exploring trade back options.

The Detroit Lions, interested in a prospect like Jacob Eason, offer their two 3rd rounders (67th and 85th overall) in exchange for the Steelers 2nd (49th). Looking at an arbitrary trade chart, the value difference is 10 points in favor of the Steelers, but that is so minute that this seems like a realistic trade. After this trade, the Steelers have seven total picks in the draft.

Going into this draft, the Steelers have obvious needs at OL and NT but could use depth/complimentary pieces at WR, S, and LB (both pass rushers and off-ball options). While the Steelers need more prominent players on the offense, the defense is more so lacking in depth. NT is the only position without a true starter, but they could be willing to role with a later round guy or utilize more sub-packages to decrease the need for that position. All of these things considered, Steelers, you are on the clock!