Steelers 2022 mock draft emphasizes offensive needs

Steelers mock draft round 3: OG Sean Rhyan

UCLA, 6’5”, 321 lbs.

Though he was listed as starter at left tackle for 2020 and 2021, Sean Rhyan is very versatile. He was routinely bumped from left to right tackle in Chip Kelly’s imaginative offense. He was also put inside at guard on occasion and lined up in the TE spot in two tackle blocking schemes. This speaks volume’s about what Coach Kelly thought Rhyan could handle, both physically and mentally.

He fires out of his stance to neutralize speed and shows good hand use and mirroring in pass protection. He has a stout build which helps him have a solid anchor. He shows good leg drive and mobility in run blocking. Looks very comfortable as a move blocker and was called on to pull, extensively.

Rhyan gave up only 2 sacks in his 1,160 career pass-blocking snaps. He scored an 83.7 PFF grade in 2021. Showing his explosiveness, his 33.5” vertical was best among O-Linemen at the 2022 Combine.

Rhyan’s position flexibility is one of his biggest strengths. Watching his video it looks like he could be very effective at both guard and tackle. He has the talent to displace current Steelers offensive line starters at both OG and OT. If the Steelers do draft Rhyan I would start him at right guard in 2022 and then see if he should be moved outside.