2024 draft simulator.

[SteelerFan448]

Alright with the new hire, my strategy will probably shift and this is my first look with a PFF 3-round.

1.20 Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon
-The Steelers don't draft west coast guys. That should change, especially with the talent coming from the Pac-12 this year. JPJ is getting more hype now that we are in draft season and is at the top of a lot of draft boards. Value is in the 2nd round, I just don't know if JPJ or Frazier make it to the Steelers in the second. A reach based on current draft rankings? Yes. Oh well, going against my personal philosophy to solidify the interior OL.

2.52 Kris Jenkins, DL, Michigan
-Another Big 10 IDL in the second for the Steelers. I'd be cool with Benton and Jenkins dominating the trenches for years to come.

3.84 Javon Bullard, S, Georgia
-Let's get Minkah some help with a productive safety from Georgia. A little undersized, he's been a productive player and a really good value in the third round.

 

[slashsteel]

Alright with the new hire, my strategy will probably shift and this is my first look with a PFF 3-round.

1.20 Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon
-The Steelers don't draft west coast guys. That should change, especially with the talent coming from the Pac-12 this year. JPJ is getting more hype now that we are in draft season and is at the top of a lot of draft boards. Value is in the 2nd round, I just don't know if JPJ or Frazier make it to the Steelers in the second. A reach based on current draft rankings? Yes. Oh well, going against my personal philosophy to solidify the interior OL.

2.52 Kris Jenkins, DL, Michigan
-Another Big 10 IDL in the second for the Steelers. I'd be cool with Benton and Jenkins dominating the trenches for years to come.

3.84 Javon Bullard, S, Georgia
-Let's get Minkah some help with a productive safety from Georgia. A little undersized, he's been a productive player and a really good value in the third round.

I think they could trade down in 1 and still get JPJ. But like Broderick last year he is growing on me. I think the guy is the complete package at the position. The best C available...If they trade down I think they could 1 2 punch C and RT maneuvering...

 

[SteelerFan448]

I think they could trade down in 1 and still get JPJ. But like Broderick last year he is growing on me. I think the guy is the complete package at the position. The best C available...If they trade down I think they could 1 2 punch C and RT maneuvering...

PFF's dang paywall doesn't allow trades lol.

I agree a trade down is ideal. What would hold me up is if one of the top 4 CBs are on the board. The thought of finding another stud to line up opposite of Porter Jr. would be huge. If needed at that point, trade up in the second to secure your center.

 

[F83]

I'll wait till after the SR bowl to see if Powers is a rnd 1 guy, right now I think we can easily trade to early- mid r

 

[slashsteel]

PFF's dang paywall doesn't allow trades lol.

I agree a trade down is ideal. What would hold me up is if one of the top 4 CBs are on the board. The thought of finding another stud to line up opposite of Porter Jr. would be huge. If needed at that point, trade up in the second to secure your center.

True. I was already thinking the dependent Watt defense might be less dependent with a CB pairing.

That is my thinking of a C low 1 high 2 to snag JPJ.

 

[F83]

Another thing is the type of centers that we have had that bring the leadership like Pouncey, Hartings, and Dawson that set the tone for the unit, I think drafting Zac Zinter phenomenal run blocker and a tone setter in the locker room.
Converting him to C could give the line from LT-RG a solid core
Jones Semulu Zinter Daniels draft Mims and you have solid OL

 

[SteelerFan448]

True. I was already thinking the dependent Watt defense might be less dependent with a CB pairing.

That is my thinking of a C low 1 high 2 to snag JPJ.

TRADE BACK: Boosted the interior trenches early, added a falling WR, and found a future starting ILB.
1.26 Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon

2.51 Byron Murphy II, DL, Texas

2.57 Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon

3.84 Cedric Gray, ILB, UNC

NO TRADE: Potential stud CB in the first, No. 2 center in the second, and solidified the defensive backfield in the third. Wiggins has the potential to be the best player, just not as much depth in this draft as the first.
1.20 Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson

2.51 Zach Frazier, C, WVU

3.84 Javon Bullard, S, Georgia

 

[slashsteel]

24.
PIT

Michael Penix Jr.
QB Washington
trade icon

51.

PIT

Jackson Powers-Johnson
OC Oregon
56.

PIT

Kris Jenkins
DT Michigan
trade icon

84.
PIT

Braden Fiske
DT Florida State

119.
PIT

Brenden Rice
WR USC
196.
PIT

Tory Taylor
P Iowa

237.
PIT

Anthony Gould
WR Oregon State

 

[topseed]

Cameron Latu, TE Bama, says hello...

I've caught as many NFL passes as Cameron Latu. So have you.

 

[jitter77]

If Munchak comes back then we could possibly pass on OL in round 1. I dont feel our talent is as bad as they played with the exception of Cole. Interior DL is weak, ILB is weak, CB is weak, but i think we should start with the trenches and work out. I do not want to see them use the first pick on WR, QB, TE, or RB. Everything else should be on the table

 

[ZonaBurgh]

 

[SteelerFan448]

That is a good looking draft! Attacked both trenches and added at WR and CB. Great strategy!

 

[Paul G]

• 20.
  
  
  
  Amarius Mims
  OT Georgia
• 51.
  
  
  
  Sedrick Van Pran
  OC Georgia
• 84.
  
  
  
  Devontez Walker
  WR North Carolina
• 119.
  
  
  
  Tommy Eichenberg
  LB Ohio State
• 120.
  
  
  
  Braden Fiske
  DT Florida State
• 196.
  
  
  
  Joe Milton
  QB Tennessee
• 237.
  
  
  
  Chau Smith-Wade
  CB Washington State

 

[BLITZ]

17 18 and 19 were all OTs. I traded back and took JPJ.... DBLed up on DTs from Texas.

• 29.
  Jackson Powers-Johnson
  OC Oregon
  
  
• 54.
  Byron Murphy II
  DT Texas
  
  
• 61.
  T'Vondre Sweat
  DT Texas
  
  
• 84.
  Blake Fisher
  OT Notre Dame
• 119.
  Theo Johnson
  TE Penn State
• 120.
  Isaiah Adams
  OG Illinois
• 154.
  M.J. Devonshire
  CB Pittsburgh
  
  
• 196.
  Patrick McMorris
  S California

 

[keslerclan]

• 51.
  
  
  
  Ennis Rakestraw Jr.
  CB Missouri
• 54.
  
  
  
  Zach Frazier
  OC West Virginia
  
  
• 69.
  
  
  
  Beau Brade
  S Maryland
  
  
• 84.
  
  
  
  Payton Wilson
  LB NC State
• 119.
  
  
  
  Braden Fiske
  DT Florida State
• 120.
  
  
  
  Cade Stover
  TE Ohio State
• 140.
  
  
  
  Jermaine Burton
  WR Alabama
  
  
• 179.
  
  
  
  Christian Jones
  OT Texas
  
  
• 196.
  
  
  
  Fabien Lovett
  DT Florida State
• 237.
  
  
  
  Edefuan Ulofoshio
  LB Washington
• 2025 LAC 2nd
• 2025 CLE 3rd

Wish all trades were this easy...

 

[ZonaBurgh]

That is a good looking draft! Attacked both trenches and added at WR and CB. Great strategy!

Not sure if Walker is a one trick pony, but he can certainly stretch the field.

 

[F83]

OT went fast, restructuring Chukes, to keep him
20 CB Arnold Bama put another playmaker on the edge opposite of peezy JR
51 ILB Cooper A&M total beast excellent range solid vs the run, kinda resembles a faster Farrior
84 Zinter UM I draft with the full intention of converting him to C and grooming him as my future OL captain, great locker room kid
119 WR Mcmillian a playmaker fast and YAC yards a solid replacement for Robinson
128 OT Goncalves huge RT, developmental body
196 DT Jefferson LSU a fresh big body to push Leal and if Cam is back learn under him, but send Watts packing and push Loudermilk
201 C Nugent Depth for both C and both G spots hard working blue collar OL works very hard pushing the pile, did a superb job pushing the Pile for both Wolverine RB's
237 CB Storm Duck Penn ST raw but good size good to pick and develop into a nickel CB or convert to S
249 P Tory Taylor big P with a monster leg. He has led the NCAA and Big Ten in punts and punting yards in back-to-back seasons and was a consensus All-American in 2023.
I am sick and tired of Harvin.

 

[TDX27]

Alright with the new hire, my strategy will probably shift and this is my first look with a PFF 3-round.

1.20 Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon
-The Steelers don't draft west coast guys. That should change, especially with the talent coming from the Pac-12 this year. JPJ is getting more hype now that we are in draft season and is at the top of a lot of draft boards. Value is in the 2nd round, I just don't know if JPJ or Frazier make it to the Steelers in the second. A reach based on current draft rankings? Yes. Oh well, going against my personal philosophy to solidify the interior OL.

2.52 Kris Jenkins, DL, Michigan
-Another Big 10 IDL in the second for the Steelers. I'd be cool with Benton and Jenkins dominating the trenches for years to come.

3.84 Javon Bullard, S, Georgia
-Let's get Minkah some help with a productive safety from Georgia. A little undersized, he's been a productive player and a really good value in the third round.

I've seen JPJ mocked in the top 20. If he is there, I'd grab him. The dude from WVU is the 2nd or 3rd best C with Van Pran. JPJ is definitely No. 1 from everything I've seen.

 

[slashsteel]

I've seen JPJ mocked in the top 20. If he is there, I'd grab him. The dude from WVU is the 2nd or 3rd best C with Van Pran. JPJ is definitely No. 1 from everything I've seen.

Yeah he probably goes bottom 1 top 2. If the Steelers want him 20 probably is the spot

 

[bermudasteel]

If Munchak comes back then we could possibly pass on OL in round 1. I dont feel our talent is as bad as they played with the exception of Cole. Interior DL is weak, ILB is weak, CB is weak, but i think we should start with the trenches and work out. I do not want to see them use the first pick on WR, QB, TE, or RB. Everything else should be on the table

No way...at least not in my opinion...

OT and OC are still very high on my board.

No trades:

PIT

20.

Rome OdunzeWR Washington - how Rome fell this far amazes me...DJ + George + Rome = BOOM!!!
51.

Roger RosengartenOT Washington - I don't even think we have ever picked a Washington Husky...why not get 2 w/ our first 2 picks???
84.

Sedrick Van PranOC Georgia - Steal of the draft. I pray he's really on the Steeler's radar.
119.

Javon SolomonEDGE Troy - Love the Herbig pick from last year. We need to make sure we have more behind TJ and Alex...
120.

Michael Hall Jr.DT Ohio State - I have a feeling that Cam is on his last ride w/ us...Hall is a beast in the middle of the DL - nice pairing w/ Benton IMO.
196.

Joe MiltonQB Tennessee - Supe has no faith in Milton but I do...we're gonna need another QB in the room once Mitch is released.
237.

Kai KroegerP South Carolina - If Arthur Smith's offense looks ANYTHING like the playing calling in Tennessee - we can probably keep Harvin because he won't be on the field much; but just in case things don't go as planned - Harvin needs to be replaced.

 

[slashsteel]

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20. Jackson Powers-Johnson
OC Oregon

51.T'Vondre Sweat
DT Texas

84.Cam Hart
CB Notre Dame

119.Brenden Rice
WR USC

120.Tykee Smith
S Georgia

196.Josh DeBerry
CB Texas A&M

237.Tory Taylor
P Iowa

 

[slashsteel]

No way...at least not in my opinion...

OT and OC are still very high on my board.

No trades:

PIT

20.

Rome Odunze WR Washington - how Rome fell this far amazes me...DJ + George + Rome = BOOM!!!
51.

Roger Rosengarten OT Washington - I don't even think we have ever picked a Washington Husky...why not get 2 w/ our first 2 picks???
84.

Sedrick Van Pran OC Georgia - Steal of the draft. I pray he's really on the Steeler's radar.
119.

Javon Solomon EDGE Troy - Love the Herbig pick from last year. We need to make sure we have more behind TJ and Alex...
120.

Michael Hall Jr.DT Ohio State - I have a feeling that Cam is on his last ride w/ us...Hall is a beast in the middle of the DL - nice pairing w/ Benton IMO.
196.

Joe MiltonQB Tennessee - Supe has no faith in Milton but I do...we're gonna need another QB in the room once Mitch is released.
237.

Kai KroegerP South Carolina - If Arthur Smith's offense looks ANYTHING like the playing calling in Tennessee - we can probably keep Harvin because he won't be on the field much; but just in case things don't go as planned - Harvin needs to be replaced.

No way should Odunze be available that is why these simulators are fun.

Don't know much about the Washington T. What do you like about him?

 

[BLITZ]

• .
  J.J. McCarthy
  QB Michigan
  
  
• 60.
  Zach Frazier
  OC West Virginia
  
  
• 62.
  Michael Hall Jr.
  DT Ohio State
  
  
• 70.
  Kris Jenkins
  DT Michigan
  
  
• 84.
  Javon Bullard
  S Georgia
• 93.
  Cade Stover
  TE Ohio State
  
  
• 119.
  Tommy Eichenberg
  LB Ohio State
• 139.
  Jermaine Burton
  WR Alabama
  
  
• 2025 TB 1st
• 2025 TB 2nd

Everyone I wanted was gone at 20 so I just kept trading back. went in a different direction

 

[Skott]

No way...at least not in my opinion...

OT and OC are still very high on my board.

No trades:

PIT

20.

Rome OdunzeWR Washington - how Rome fell this far amazes me...DJ + George + Rome = BOOM!!!
51.

Roger RosengartenOT Washington - I don't even think we have ever picked a Washington Husky...why not get 2 w/ our first 2 picks???
84.

Sedrick Van PranOC Georgia - Steal of the draft. I pray he's really on the Steeler's radar.
119.

Javon SolomonEDGE Troy - Love the Herbig pick from last year. We need to make sure we have more behind TJ and Alex...
120.

Michael Hall Jr.DT Ohio State - I have a feeling that Cam is on his last ride w/ us...Hall is a beast in the middle of the DL - nice pairing w/ Benton IMO.
196.

Joe MiltonQB Tennessee - Supe has no faith in Milton but I do...we're gonna need another QB in the room once Mitch is released.
237.

Kai KroegerP South Carolina - If Arthur Smith's offense looks ANYTHING like the playing calling in Tennessee - we can probably keep Harvin because he won't be on the field much; but just in case things don't go as planned - Harvin needs to be replaced.

Kai is returning to USC next year

 

[Papa Lazarou]

​

20.

Keon Coleman WR Florida State
51.

T'Vondre Sweat DT Texas
101.

Tommy Eichenberg LB Ohio State

110.

Braden Fiske DT Florida State

119.

Christian Jones OT Texas
120.

Charles Turner OC LSU
204.

Chau Smith-Wade CB Washington State

237.

Tory Taylor P Iowa