2024 draft simulator.

[Steeltime]

Maybe a little heavy on the OL ...

20.

Jackson Powers-Johnson OC Oregon
51.

Cooper Beebe OG Kansas State
84.

Roger Rosengarten OT Washington
118.

Khyree Jackson CB Oregon
119.

Maason Smith DT LSU
161.

Luke McCaffrey WR Rice'

JPJ an excellent C. Beebe is a superb OG prospect. He is a 1st round talent and I picked him in about 10 mocks last year. Went on the site rankings most of the rest, but remember Jackson from last year as well.

 

[F83]

I see CB filled via fa maybe White, I doubt they go all in Queen and I don't think Jerome Baker is worth the numbers floating around.
this draft would fix all holes
20 C Jackson Powers Oregon
51 RT Paul Houston
56 via trade MLB Cooper A&M
95 CB King Penn State
118 WR Burton Bama
119 S Bishop Utah
172 C/G Nugent Michigan
196 P Taylor Iowa
209 DE/LB McGregor Michigan

 

[slashsteel]

I see CB filled via fa maybe White, I doubt they go all in Queen and I don't think Jerome Baker is worth the numbers floating around.
this draft would fix all holes
20 C Jackson Powers Oregon
51 RT Paul Houston
56 via trade MLB Cooper A&M
95 CB King Penn State
118 WR Burton Bama
119 S Bishop Utah
172 C/G Nugent Michigan
196 P Taylor Iowa
209 DE/LB McGregor Michigan

The more I glue into King the more I think JPJ made him look better than he was.

That is one prospect I pass on. There should be more upside options available if the desire is to get one say round 4 over early...

 

[Papa Lazarou]

26.

Keon Coleman WR Florida State

51.

Ruke Orhorhoro DT Clemson
84.

Sedrick Van Pran-Granger OC Georgia
118.

Khyree Jackson CB Oregon
119.

Jaylen Wright RB Tennessee
122.

Joe Milton QB Tennessee

194.

Christian Jones OT Texas
240.

Ryan Rehkow P BYU

2025 TB 1st

 

[TDX27]

Traded back and grabbed 3 guys who are just about instant starters or who will get significant playing time. Burton is a fast WR and can play the slot. Khyree is in the big mold CB's we have been drafting recently. I think he has significant potential. Grabbed the local kid Goncalves who will probably end up on the PS but you never know. And, last, I snagged Milton. I know some don't think he will make it in the NFL as he has no touch on his passes. But, he does have a cannon for an arm. I want to give the kid a shot since we have nothing on the QB front in a year or two as it seems the Steelers are giving up on KP and are only bringing Russell in for a year (maybe a couple years more if he plays well and the Steelers win a playoff game).

28.
Byron Murphy IIDT Texas

51.
Edgerrin CooperLB Texas A&M
60.
Sedrick Van Pran-GrangerOC Georgia

84.
Jermaine BurtonWR Alabama
118.
Khyree JacksonCB Oregon
119.
Matt GoncalvesOT Pittsburgh
194.
Joe MiltonQB Tennessee

 

[Superman]

few trades, still a quality draft. i'd take this.



24.
Jackson Powers-JohnsonOC Oregon
56.
Edgerrin CooperLB Texas A&M
57.
Patrick PaulOT Houston
84.
Marshawn KneelandEDGE Western Michigan
119.
Jordan TravisQB Florida State
124.
Brenden RiceWR USC
194.
Jowon BriggsDT Cincinnati
240.
Qwan'tez StiggersCB Toronto (CFL)

 

[Paul G]

20.
Quinyon Mitchell
CBToledo
51.
Zach Frazier
OCWest Virginia
84.
Ruke Orhorhoro
DTClemson
119.
Jaden Hicks
SWashington State
120.
Jamari Thrash
WRLouisville
178.
Tommy Eichenberg
LBOhio State
195.
Caedan Wallace

 

[Steeltime]

So this draft is a smashing success based on the first two picks, plus the bonus of a very good route-runner in the mold of DJ taken in the 3rd:

20.

JC Latham
OT Alabama
51.

Zach Frazier
OC West Virginia
84.

Roman Wilson
WR Michigan
119.

Maason Smith
DT LSU
120.

Cam Hart
CB Notre Dame
178.

Jaylon Carlies
S Missouri
195.

Curtis Jacobs
LB Penn State

Seriously, Latham and Frazier?!? Could stop right there and declare victory,.

Smith is a project but massive DT with skills, and the two DB's are elite physically.

 

[Steeltime]

My observations on Van Pran ... get every Georgia game here. Watched him vs. Ga Tech and Florida. He is a really good pass blocker, with good positioning and can take on large NT's in pass rush, but he is not as good at run blocking. He tends to slide off the defender too much, and is not very good blocking on the 2nd level.

 

[Superman]

rumor has it that neither Tomlin nor Khan were at JPJ's pro day.
doesnt bode well for taking a center in the first. adjust mocks accordingly.

 

[TDX27]

So this draft is a smashing success based on the first two picks, plus the bonus of a very good route-runner in the mold of DJ taken in the 3rd:

20.

JC Latham
OT Alabama
51.

Zach Frazier
OC West Virginia
84.

Roman Wilson
WR Michigan
119.

Maason Smith
DT LSU
120.

Cam Hart
CB Notre Dame
178.

Jaylon Carlies
S Missouri
195.

Curtis Jacobs
LB Penn State

Seriously, Latham and Frazier?!? Could stop right there and declare victory,.

Smith is a project but massive DT with skills, and the two DB's are elite physically.

Roman would be a steal in the 3rd. Love the first 3 picks for sure.

 

[TDX27]

rumor has it that neither Tomlin nor Khan were at JPJ's pro day.
doesnt bode well for taking a center in the first. adjust mocks accordingly.

But I believe they did meet with him at the combine so there is still hope.

 

[Superman]

29.
Troy FautanuOT Washington

51.
Malachi CorleyWR Western Kentucky

61.
Ruke OrhorhoroDT Clemson

73.
Payton WilsonLB NC State

119.
Javon SolomonEDGE Troy

120.
Jordan TravisQB Florida State

178.
Hunter NourzadOC Penn State

195.
Sione VakiS Utah

 

[Paul G]

20.
Taliese Fuaga
OTOregon State
51.
Roman Wilson
WRMichigan
84.
Jeremiah Trotter Jr.
LBClemson
119.
Khyree Jackson
CBOregon
120.
Tanor Bortolini
OCWisconsin
178.
Joe Milton
QBTennessee
195.
Evan Williams

 

[Paul G]

Amarius Mims
OTGeorgia
51.
Zach Frazier
OCWest Virginia
84.
McKinnley Jackson
DTTexas A&M
119.
Khyree Jackson
CBOregon
120.
Jamari Thrash
WRLouisville
178.
Tommy Eichenberg
LBOhio State
195.
Joe Milton
QBTennessee

 

[SteelerFan448]

rumor has it that neither Tomlin nor Khan were at JPJ's pro day.
doesnt bode well for taking a center in the first. adjust mocks accordingly.

The Steelers also don't draft guys from the west coast anymore. Maybe Khan will change how the Steelers approach the draft prep.

 

[SteelerInLebanon]

First after the start of free agency. I like the first 2.

 

[Greg Lloyd]

The Steelers also don't draft guys from the west coast anymore. Maybe Khan will change how the Steelers approach the draft prep.

I simply don't grasp why that is; I just don't get it. Laziness?

 

[Superman]

20.
Tyler GuytonOT Oklahoma

51.
Sedrick Van Pran-GrangerOC Georgia

84.
Xavier LegetteWR South Carolina

119.
Jeremiah Trotter Jr.LB Clemson

120.
Khyree JacksonCB Oregon

178.
Xavier ThomasEDGE Clemson

195.
Willie DrewCB Virginia State

 

[Superman]

POST KP-trade:

28.
Tyler GuytonOT Oklahoma

51.
Zach FrazierOC West Virginia

60.
Kris JenkinsDT Michigan

84.
Jeremiah Trotter Jr.LB Clemson

98.
Johnny WilsonWR Florida State

119.
Jordan TravisQB Florida State

182.
Gabe HallDT Baylor

195.
Patrick McMorrisS California

242.
Qwan'tez StiggersCB Toronto (CFL)

 

[TDX27]

Up to date draft. QB of the future along with a much needed top 3 C in this draft. A speedy WR over six feet. Then players to help at areas of need. It sucks drafting QB and WR in our position or any for that matter, as they don't usually excel in their first year. But, they are currently our top needs along with C. I could have waited on QB but Nix was there and has alot going for himself.

20.
Bo NixQB Oregon
51.
Sedrick Van Pran-GrangerOC Georgia
84.
Xavier LegetteWR South Carolina
98.
DeWayne CarterDT Duke
119.
Matt GoncalvesOT Pittsburgh
178.
Josh ProctorS Ohio State
195.
Omar SpeightsLB LSU

 

[SteelerInLebanon]

First try after major shockwaves, I don't like it.

 

[Greg Lloyd]

I see CB filled via fa maybe White, I doubt they go all in Queen and I don't think Jerome Baker is worth the numbers floating around.
this draft would fix all holes
20 C Jackson Powers Oregon
51 RT Paul Houston
56 via trade MLB Cooper A&M
95 CB King Penn State
118 WR Burton Bama
119 S Bishop Utah
172 C/G Nugent Michigan
196 P Taylor Iowa
209 DE/LB McGregor Michigan

Way short on covering DL weaknesses.

 

[Greg Lloyd]

First try after major shockwaves, I don't like it.
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Where is the DL help?

 

[Greg Lloyd]

My observations on Van Pran ... get every Georgia game here. Watched him vs. Ga Tech and Florida. He is a really good pass blocker, with good positioning and can take on large NT's in pass rush, but he is not as good at run blocking. He tends to slide off the defender too much, and is not very good blocking on the 2nd level.

Doesn't sound like a fit in Smith's system, run-1st. Being a poor run blocker not gonna cut it.