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3 Steelers draft prospects that no one is talking about, but should

By Ryan Pawloski

Creed Humphrey #56 of the Oklahoma Sooners. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
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Jan 1, 2021; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia outside linebacker Azeez Ojulari (13). (Mandatory Credit: Joshua L. Jones-USA TODAY NETWORK)
Jan 1, 2021; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia outside linebacker Azeez Ojulari (13). (Mandatory Credit: Joshua L. Jones-USA TODAY NETWORK) /

Azeez Ojulari, EDGE, Georgia

This would be a very surprising pick for the Steelers in the first round. The outside linebacker position is a need but not at the starting spots. Alex Highsmith will take over for the departing Bud Dupree but there is no depth behind the two remaining starters on the squad.

Selecting Azeez Ojulari here would provide great depth and stability behind the two starters in Highsmith and T.J. Watt. Ojulari had an amazing year at Georgia and he knows how to get after the passer. Pittsburgh loves to select defensive players early especially those at linebacker. It might seem a little early at a position that already has their two starters set but it would be a great selection.

Ojulari could come in on certain downs and keep the same pass-rush intensity when both the starters are off the field. Highsmith showed great glimpses during his rookie season but he is not a sure-fire bet to be the next edge rusher in the Steel City.

Ojulari would provide competition and a fallback option if Highsmith was not able to take the next step in year two. This prospect is extremely young and that will definitely entice the black and gold as he still has room to grow but his sample size was impressive during his time with the Bulldogs.

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