When the first round of the NFL Draft gets underway in Detroit on April 25, the Pittsburgh Steelers will have the 20th pick. With one pick in the first, one in the second, and two in the third round, the Steelers will have seven picks overall in the seven-round draft, including four picks inside the top 100.
The Steelers’ pathetic offence made it into the postseason in 2023 thanks to an astute defence and a running game that flourished in the latter stages. The recipe ought to be the same this year. There’s reason to think the defence will be just as excellent, if not better, than it was the previous season, when it finished sixth in scoring. This is assuming T.J. Watt stays healthy. Arthur Smith, the new offensive coordinator, should bring attention to a potent running back combo. The
Centre: The Steelers left a clear hole in the middle of the offensive line when they cut Mason Cole. Nate Herbig, a reserve lineman, can play centre, but Pittsburgh will most likely make a more significant move at centre, perhaps as early as the first or second round. Looking for a centre? This is an especially good year to do so. Jackson Powers-Johnson of Oregon, Graham Barton of Duke, and Zach Frazier of West Virginia are the three that could advance past the first round. If the Steelers are unable to choose any of those top picks, there are a few more players to watch later in the draft, such as Sedrick Van Pran of Georgia and Tanor Bortolini of Wisconsin.
Leave a Reply