Offensive guard: Deepest position on Steelers roster
Isaac Seumalo: One of the more underrated guards in the NFL over the past two seasons. Seumalo graded out similarly to All-Pro Zack Martin in 2022, but he doesn't often receive recognition. Seumalo will be a day-one starter on the Steelers and is a safe bet to be the best offensive lineman on the team in 2023.
James Daniels: Known for his quick feet and mirroring ability in pass protection, James Daniels isn't the most complete offensive guard. He's not a road-grader on the ground, but he really came along well over the second half of the 2022 season, and he could be primed for a big year.
Nate Herbig: Herbig is 334 pounds of energy with the ideal physical demeanor. His lack of foot quickness makes him a low-level starter, and his best role is as the first interior offensive lineman off the bench. Herbig could be a big asset in the event of an injury at the guard position.
Kevin Dotson: The former fourth-round pick has had his moments in the spotlight, but Dotson has gradually fallen out of favor with Pittsburgh's coaching staff. He's too good to flat-out cut, but he has suddenly become the fourth-best guard on the roster.
Spencer Anderson: I'll be interested to see if Spencer Anderson takes any snaps at center during Steelers training camp. The Maryland product played all over the line in college, but it's going to be tough to cut it as a guard or tackle, considering the depth on the team. Anderson will have to prove his versatility.
William Dunkle: Dunkle is a mammoth offensive guard who was added last season. At 6'5'' and 330 pounds, Dunkle certainly has the size to hold up at the position in the NFL, but his slow feet and below-average athletic traits are noticeable on film.
Center: Who will be the primary backup?
Mason Cole: Cole has played both center and guard in the past on the Vikings and Cardinals, but has settled in as Pittsburgh's starting center. This may not be a position he holds down beyond the 2023 season, but there isn't a lot of competition for this role this season.
Kendrick Green: At guard, Green would be a lock to be released on cut-down day. However, perhaps a transition back to center could keep him around for one more year. There is no real competition right now behind Mason Cole, so the backup center job is wide open.
Ryan McCollum: The second-year pro is the only true center prospect on the team, as Cole and Green both began their careers as guards. Still, McCollum doesn't have any defining traits. He needs to be a consistent technician to beat out Green for the backup center job. This isn't unattainable.