Steelers 2023 mock draft just before NFL free agency kicks off
. Offensive tackle. Ohio State. player. . Dawand Jones. 2. 55
Dawand Jones has been mocked to the Steelers a lot in recent weeks. It makes a lot of sense as the mountain playing a tackle spot is a hard prospect to pass on. He has enjoyed a great pre-draft process and should be able to continue that positivity moving forward. The Steelers take Jones with their first of two second round selections in this draft.
Dan Moore Jr. is not the answer at left tackle but adding Jones to fill the starting spot on the left side could resolve some other issues. Moore can slide into left guard and battle with Kevin Dotson for the starting gig or could flip to the right side and try to dethrone Chuks Okorafor at his starting spot. Worst comes to worst, Moore would be a solid depth piece to potentially move across the offensive line with the selection of Jones.
Iowa. player. 55. Linebacker. Jack Campbell. 2. .
Another surprising pick as some might not expect Jack Cambell to fall to this point in the second round. He is coming off a solid combine appearance and should be able to test well on his pro day in the coming month. The black and gold need a top linebacker on defense, and they find that here with a reliable player that possesses more athleticism than many would expect.