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Steelers Mock Draft: Adding talent and depth across the board

By Andrew Falce

ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 28: Datrone Young #2 of the Iowa State Cyclones defends a pass in the end zone against Chase Claypool #83 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second half of the Camping World Bowl at Camping World Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. Notre Dame defeated Iowa State 33-9. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 28: Datrone Young #2 of the Iowa State Cyclones defends a pass in the end zone against Chase Claypool #83 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second half of the Camping World Bowl at Camping World Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. Notre Dame defeated Iowa State 33-9. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 28: Brandon Jones #DB51 of the Texas Longhorns speaks to the media on day four of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2020, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

Round 4, 124th overall

Brandon Jones, S, Texas

Brandon Jones has been a favorite of mine since early in this process, as his hard-hitting and versatile nature makes him a solid candidate to be a rotational player early in his NFL career. His stock has taken a hit due to him not being able to test (he was injured early in the process and the pre-draft process has been thrown off). That said, all you need to do is watch his tape to see a player who deserves to be in the NFL.

He played every S spot while at Texas, but his best fit is at SS or down in the box as his coverage skills are the most in question. This isn’t to say he can’t cover, but the deeper he lines up the more he gets exposed. As well, he doesn’t have any truly elite traits, making his starting upside limited. That said, he would be a valuable backup who would see playing time in sub packages and in case of injury.

Without a doubt, the depth at S is thin, meaning Jones would be primed to be the top backup. While he will likely never be an elite starter, he screams long term consistency and solid production. He could sub in at SS during certain packages and let Terrell Edmunds play more in the box. Adding depth here is a must, and Jones presents good value in the third round.

Others Considered: Tyler Biadasz, Van Jefferson, Rashard Lawrence

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