Steelers mock draft: QB of the future added and depth filled

With the NFL Draft just weeks away, here is an updated look at what I think the Steelers should do when they are on the clock.

The Steelers have done a fine job of filling most of their major needs, and while there is still time for some more free agent moves, the focus for the team is now on the draft. With April here and the draft now just a few short weeks away, a new take on a mock draft felt appropriate.

Despite the likelihood of a trade-up, I have the team staying at pick 20 and targeting the top quarterback left on the board. With all of that said, here is an updated Steelers mock draft.

Steelers round 1

A name I was initially lower on, it appears as though the Steelers are circling around two names to be their backup plan at quarterback if they can’t draft one of the top two names. While Matt Corral has a lot of flaws in his game, he also boasts a decent arm, accuracy, and athletic ability. He needs some time to develop, but he has the traits to build around if all goes well.

The primary issue with Corral is the offense he played in at Ole Miss. It depended heavily on quick RPOs, a very quarterback-friendly system that boosts personal throwing stats but also doesn’t focus on improving upon weaknesses. He won’t have that luxury in the league. Because of the offense he played in, he will need a bit of time to adjust to an NFL offense.

That said, his quick timing on passes and deceptive deep ball ability make him a viable quarterback in an offense with a strong run game and effective short and mid passing attack. He has all of the tools to succeed there. He got more consistent at the college level, and now he will be given the chance to shed some more flaws as he makes his way to the pro game. I have plenty of issues with Corral, but the Steelers seemed locked into a quarterback early and his name made the most sense.