Worst-case scenarios for every Steelers pick in 2021 draft

Round 2:

The Steelers should be interested in targeting a quarterback if the right prospect falls to them. Unfortunately, with picks in the latter half of each round, the likelihood of a stud quarterback falling to the team is slim. Even quarterbacks that have lower grades can get over-drafted since the position is that important. If the team misses out on the first wave of players, they shouldn’t get desperate and reach for a prospect. In this worst-case scenario, they do, as they take Kyle Trask in the second round.

While Trask was prolific this past season at Florida, he has some obvious limitations that should affect his pro game. His arm is below average despite his size and he has little to no mobility in the pocket. In all honesty, his game is reminiscent of Mason Rudolph coming out of school. While that isn’t bad for a backup quarterback, it would be a huge waste of resources if the Steelers took him in the second.

Frankly, if the team misses out on the first wave of quarterbacks, they should either take a late-round flyer on a player or just ignore the position altogether. The team has four on the roster already, so drafting a below-average prospect makes little sense. The team has too many needs to go after a player like Trask early in the draft. Taking a quarterback in the middle of the draft is easily a worst-case scenario.