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5 biggest trade mistakes for the Steelers in franchise history

By Ryan Pawloski

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 01: Josh Scobee #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after missing a field goal in the second half of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field on October 1, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 01: Josh Scobee #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after missing a field goal in the second half of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field on October 1, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) /
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Punter Daniel Sepulveda #9 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on from the sideline. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)
Punter Daniel Sepulveda #9 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on from the sideline. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) /

Steelers traded up in the fourth round to pick Daniel Sepulveda

Now, this is another specialist that the Steelers used one of their draft picks on. That has not been too kind to the club throughout its history and it did not help them this time around. Not only did they use a fourth-round pick on a punter, but they doubled down by trading up.

They felt the desperate urge to trade up and get a player at a position that could have waited longer. Pittsburgh must have thought that this guy had the best leg in the history of the NFL, which did not actually show up in his career. This was a head-scratching move for the team at the time despite needing someone in his position.

Coming out of college, this player did seem to be promising for what he could bring to flip field advantage. He won the Ray Guy Award, given to the best punter in college football. in back-to-back seasons before leaving Baylor for the pros. It makes sense why the Steelers wanted him, but a fourth-round pick and trading up for him was too rich.

He was a part of the winning team of Super Bowl 43, so he did help them secure a championship. Drafting specialists, especially that high in the draft, rarely works out. Trading extra assets to take a player at his position never works out. They could have waited for another time to select his position and not act desperate for a punter.

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