The 20 most likely Steelers offensive targets in 2022 draft

Steelers offensive prospect #8

If you want a throwback, nasty type of guard, Chasen Hines is the prospect for you. Hailing out of LSU, Hines is a shorter prospect with a thickly built lower half. He uses his frame to generate a lot of power in run blocking. That said, he can get a bit over-aggressive and lose initial battles with better technicians.

Surprisingly, Hines actually tested as an above-average athlete despite not looking the part on film. There is a hope that he will be able to be used more on the move at the next level. While he is an accomplished run blocker, his pass blocking lacks finesse and technique. This will make him a limited prospect early in his career.

The reason he is higher up than a similar prospect in Ingram is for two reasons. The first is that Hines is projected to go somewhere late on day three. The team will be far more likely to take a guard there than earlier. As well, Hines has the potential to play either guard spot or center as a pro. Even if he doesn’t become a true starter, he should become a versatile backup at multiple interior positions.