Steelers 2022 NFL Draft: Blockbuster trade in this final 7-round mock draft

LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Malik Willis #7 of the Liberty Flames drops back to pass against the Old Dominion Monarchs at Williams Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Lynchburg, Virginia. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Malik Willis #7 of the Liberty Flames drops back to pass against the Old Dominion Monarchs at Williams Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Lynchburg, Virginia. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) /
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Wan’ Dale Robinson #1 of the Kentucky Wildcats catches a pass for a touchdown. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

4.112 (acquired via trade): Wan’Dale Robinson, WR, Kentucky

The Steelers must wait after their only pick on day two of the draft, but they pick up with a strong selection here. The team has not shown a ton of interest in Wan’Dale Robinson in the pre-draft process thus far, but he makes a ton of sense. The receiving group needs to add a player or two in the draft, especially one early on.

Adding Robinson here kills two birds with one stone. He is an explosive and speedy guy that can be deployed in the slot. This would allow Chase Claypool and Diontae Johnson to stay on the outside and do their thing. This prospect has lined up mostly as a receiver but also as a running back at certain points in his college career.

One of the biggest knocks on Robinson is his size. He is a very short and light player, but he was able to put up remarkable numbers in the SEC with Kentucky. That offense had a run-first mindset, but this player was able to adapt and become an offensive weapon. He would be a nice value in the fourth round.

Others that were considered: Makquese Bell, D’Marco Jackson, Justin Shaffer

Markquese Bell could always fall further in the draft, and he would be a nice value in the later rounds. A linebacker in D’Marco Jackson would be another solid selection as he plays a nice speed game. Justin Shaffer is a guard that would bring some more depth and competition to the interior of the offensive line.