NFL Draft sleepers the Steelers could target on Day 3
With an impressive Day 2 in the NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers continued to fortify their roster while snagging exceptional value in their picks. Addressing key positions, Pittsburgh secured their starting center, Zach Frazier, from West Virginia, and added wide receiver Roman Wilson from Michigan.
Day 2 concluded with the Steelers landing linebacker Payton Wilson, who was widely regarded as one of the top talents at his position in this year's draft class. He fell due to medical concerns.
As Day 3 approaches, there are still some areas the Steelers need to focus on to round out their selections in the 2024 draft. However, fans can be pleased with how things have unfolded over the past two days.
Omar Khan and Andy Weidl have made some promising moves to address key needs, and there's a sense of optimism among Steeler's fans. As they head into the final day of the draft, there's confidence that the front office will continue to make sound decisions to strengthen the team for the upcoming season.
Available players for the Steelers to target
The Steelers have three picks remaining in the draft: in the 4th round (119th overall pick), the 6th round (178th overall pick), and another in the 6th round (195th overall pick).
With needs at multiple positions to attack for depth purposes, Pittsburgh must address these areas. Here's a pool of players they could target:
Name | Position | School |
---|---|---|
Cam Hart | Cornerback | Notre Dame |
T.J Tampa | Cornerback | Iowa State |
Kris Abrams-Draine | Cornerback | Missouri |
Khyree Jackson | Cornerback | Oregon |
DJ James | Cornerback | Auburn |
MJ Devonshire | Cornerback | Pittsburgh |
Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | Safety | Texas Tech |
Jaden Hicks | Safety | Washington State |
Jaylin Simpson | Safety | Auburn |
Brandon Dorlus | Defensive Lineman | Oregon |
Mekhi Wingo | Defensive Lineman | LSU |
Khristian Boyd | Defensive Lineman | Northern Iowa |
Jordan Jefferson | Defensive Lineman | LSU |
Marcus Harris | Defensive Lineman | Auburn |
Keith Randolph | Defensive Lineman | Illinois |
Fabian Lovett | Defensive Lineman | Florida State |
Beaux Limmer | Center | Arkansas |
Hunter Nourzad | Center | Penn State |
Jacob Monk | Center | Duke |
Mohamed Kamara | Edge | Colorado State |
Gabe Hall | Edge | Baylor |
Gabriel Murphy | Edge | UCLA |
Any of the players listed above could emerge as targets for the Steelers as they seek to solidify their roster. Given the significant investments made in the offense during the first two days of the NFL Draft, it wouldn't be surprising to see Pittsburgh prioritize adding depth on the defensive side.
Day 3 typically serves as an opportunity for teams to round out their rosters and potentially uncover hidden gems along the way. Thus far, this draft has been particularly noteworthy, and the hope is that this trend of a strong class continues to improve as the selection process unfolds.