First-pick.com - 2021 - and so it begins.

[tapeANaspirin2it]

What do the Steelers think about Bush? He's shown flashes but has still not proven himself to be a stud. If they could get a 3 down ILB next to him who can cover and also play the run, it could really make the defense scary. Zaven Collins or Bolton could let them play a 4-2-5 most of the time with Watt and Highsmith playing DE. If by some miracle Micah Parsons falls, they should run that card up there. Parsons would be a monster who could possibly play OLB or ILB in the 3-4. I can't see any way he lasts that long though.

 

[slashsteel]

What do the Steelers think about Bush? He's shown flashes but has still not proven himself to be a stud. If they could get a 3 down ILB next to him who can cover and also play the run, it could really make the defense scary. Zaven Collins or Bolton could let them play a 4-2-5 most of the time with Watt and Highsmith playing DE. If by some miracle Micah Parsons falls, they should run that card up there. Parsons would be a monster who could possibly play OLB or ILB in the 3-4. I can't see any way he lasts that long though.

Bolton just had a scary bad pro day. 3cone etc. Something to keep in mind.

 

[Superman]

What do the Steelers think about Bush? He's shown flashes but has still not proven himself to be a stud. If they could get a 3 down ILB next to him who can cover and also play the run, it could really make the defense scary. Zaven Collins or Bolton could let them play a 4-2-5 most of the time with Watt and Highsmith playing DE. If by some miracle Micah Parsons falls, they should run that card up there. Parsons would be a monster who could possibly play OLB or ILB in the 3-4. I can't see any way he lasts that long though.

that's one thing i'd like to see. a dominant defense. and that would require another LB. Spillane played admirably, and right now he's the penciled in starter next to Bush. Can he hold up an entire season? A guy like Bolton or even Moses next to Bush would give us a defense resembling Cowher's in the late 90s.

 

[Superman]

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2023 NFL Mock Draft Simulator | PFF

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24 - Teven Jenkins, T, Oklahoma State D+
55. Aaron Robinson, CB, UCF C+
87. Dylan Moses, LB, Alabama, B+
128. Jamie Newman, QB, Georgia, A+
140. Trey Sermon, RB, Ohio State, C+
216. Tedarrell Slaton, DL, Florida, C+
245. Trey Hill, C, Georgia, B+
254. John Bates, TE, Boise State, C+

Overall, B

 

[Atlsteelers]

Round 2 Pick 4 (MIA): Zaven Collins, ILB/OLB, Tulsa (A)
Round 2 Pick 23: Jalen Mayfield, OT, Michigan (A+)
Round 2 Pick 27 (CLE): Javonte Williams, RB, North Carolina (A)
Round 2 Pick 32 (T.B.): Asante Samuel Jr, CB, Florida State (A+)
Round 3 Pick 17 (MIA): Quinn Meinerz, OG/C, Wisconsin-Whitewater (A+)
Round 3 Pick 23: Trey Hill, C/OG, Georgia (A+)
Round 4 Pick 23: Tommy Tremble, TE, Notre Dame (A+)
Round 4 Pick 35 (COMP): Amari Rodgers, WR, Clemson (A+)
Round 6 Pick 31: Adetokunbo Ogundeji, DE/OLB, Notre Dame (A+)
Round 7 Pick 18: Lamont Wade, FS/SS, Penn State (A+)
Round 7 Pick 27: Max Duffy, P, Kentucky (A+)

 

[steelerscotty]

Your score is: 43819 (GRADE: A)

Your Picks:
Round 1 Pick 29 (G.B.): Zaven Collins, ILB/OLB, Tulsa (A)
Round 2 Pick 23: Javonte Williams, RB, North Carolina (A)
Round 2 Pick 30 (G.B.): Dillon Radunz, OT, North Dakota State (A+)
Round 3 Pick 23: Quinn Meinerz, OG/C, Wisconsin-Whitewater (A+)
Round 4 Pick 23: Alim McNeill, DT, North Carolina State (A+)
Round 4 Pick 35 (COMP): Tariq Thompson, FS/SS, San Diego State (A+)
Round 6 Pick 31: Trill Williams, CB, Syracuse (A+)
Round 7 Pick 18: Jack Stoll, TE, Nebraska (A+)
Round 7 Pick 27: Brandon Smith, WR, Iowa (A+)

Your Future Picks:
2022 Round 1 Pick
2023 Round 1 Pick

 

[Superman]

did this on the Cooch's Most Favoritest website...

2023 NFL Mock Draft Simulator | PFF

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24. Patrick Surtain, CB, Alabama A-
55. Jackson Carman, T, Clemson B+
87. Rashad Weaver, Edge, Pitt C+
128. Trey Smith, G, Tennessee C+
140. Chris Rumph II, Edge, Duke C+
216. Austin Faoliu, DL, Oregon C+
245. Trey Hill, C, Georgia C+
254. John Bates, TE, Boise State, C+
Overall B-

 

[Superman]

and another... (i'm bored at work)

24. Patrick Surtain, CB, Alabama A-
55. Jackson Carman, T, Clemson B+
87. Marvin Wilson, DL, Florida State C+
128. Trey Sermon, RB, Ohio State, C+
140. Dylan Moses, LB, Alabama, C+
216. Michal Menet, C, Penn State, C+
245. Marcelino Ball, CB, Indiana, B+
254. Trey Hill, C, Georgia, C+
Overall B-

 

[Superman]

24. Rashawn Slater, T, Northwestern A
55. Najee Harris, RB, Alabama, C+
87. Rashad Weaver, Edge, Pitt B+
128. Jamie Newman, QB, Georgia, A+
140. Josh Myers, C, Ohio State, C+
216. Kylen Granson, TE, SMU, B+
245. Marcelino Ball, CB, Indiana, B+
254. Trey Hill, C, Georgia, C+
Overall B+

 

[Superman]

Your Picks:
Round 1 Pick 24: Christian Barmore, DT, Alabama (A)
Round 2 Pick 23: Asante Samuel Jr, CB, Florida State (A)
Round 3 Pick 23: Teven Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma State (A+)
Round 4 Pick 23: Pete Werner, ILB/OLB, Ohio State (A+)
Round 4 Pick 35 (COMP): Amari Rodgers, WR, Clemson (A+)
Round 6 Pick 31: John Bates, TE, Boise State (A+)
Round 7 Pick 18: Marcelino Ball, FS/SS, Indiana (A+)
Round 7 Pick 27: Myles Jones, CB, Texas A&M (A+)

Your Future Picks:
2022 Round 1 Pick
2023 Round 1 Pick

 

[Steeltime]

24. Rashawn Slater, T, Northwestern A
55. Najee Harris, RB, Alabama, C+
87. Rashad Weaver, Edge, Pitt B+
128. Jamie Newman, QB, Georgia, A+
140. Josh Myers, C, Ohio State, C+
216. Kylen Granson, TE, SMU, B+
245. Marcelino Ball, CB, Indiana, B+
254. Trey Hill, C, Georgia, C+
Overall B+

I notice that the mock draft sites now universally downplay Harris. You take him at pick 55, noted as a C+ selection. PFF draft I did, took Harris at 55, also marked C+. No idea why. Still think he is the best RB in the draft.

 

[tapeANaspirin2it]

With all the love steelers showed Freiermuth at the pro day, i wanted to see how it pans out taking him in RD 1. I think this would be a damn good draft if it broke this way but I don't know if some of these guys would be available where i got them.

I think TE is a big need but OT is the biggest. With OT being so deep, they may be able to wait until rd 2 to get a good one. What that does is push off CB and RB. I ended up getting Carter in rd 3 and that would be a steal. There should still be some good CBs in rd 3 but take one there and you are likely not getting an upgrade at RB in this draft. Will there be a CB who can contribute as a rookie available in rd 4?

I feel like they have to get a OT and CB that can play immediately and getting a RB that can compete is also a need. I don't think they can get that RB later than 3. To me that makes the big decision on whether you think you can get a good CB in Rd 4. If you can then i think that means they can go TE or edge rusher in rd 1 or 2.


Your score is: 40605 (GRADE: A)

Your Picks:
Round 1 Pick 24: Pat Freiermuth, TE, Penn State (B+)
Round 2 Pick 23: Jalen Mayfield, OT, Michigan (A+)
Round 3 Pick 23: Michael Carter, RB, North Carolina (A+)
Round 4 Pick 23: Ifeatu Melifonwu, CB, Syracuse (A)
Round 4 Pick 35 (COMP): Pete Werner, ILB/OLB, Ohio State (A+)
Round 6 Pick 31: Lamont Wade, FS/SS, Penn State (A+)
Round 7 Pick 18: Cameron Sample, DE/OLB, Tulane (A)
Round 7 Pick 27: Tommy Kraemer, OG/OT, Notre Dame (A+)

Your Future Picks:
2022 Round 1 Pick
2023 Round 1 Pick

 

[Black & Gold Bleeder]

that's one thing i'd like to see. a dominant defense. and that would require another LB. Spillane played admirably, and right now he's the penciled in starter next to Bush. Can he hold up an entire season? A guy like Bolton or even Moses next to Bush would give us a defense resembling Cowher's in the late 90s.

supe, i hear ya. we/ i still have that blueprint on my mind. Big D. Big run, adequate QB/passing. But this O line needs help. AND this run game. . IMO its bens final season, he wont do another. Give him protection and weapons, chips will fall where they may. (dont splash the pot)

 

[SteelerSask2]

I think it is nitpicking with his age. Najee Harris may not have the long term impact that an oline, but explain to me where there has been ANY kind of long term planning in this offseason. Probably the third chip push in the last three years. NO one who will be available will have as big of an immediate impact as Harris. He is my pick and he will be the pick.

 

[bermudasteel]

Traded back in the 2nd...interesting results:

Your score is: 44950 (GRADE: A+)

Your Picks:
Round 1 Pick 24: Najee Harris, RB, Alabama (A+)
Round 3 Pick 2 (NYJ): Eric Stokes, CB, Georgia (A+)
Round 3 Pick 8 (DET): Teven Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma State (A+)
Round 3 Pick 23: Quinn Meinerz, OG/C, Wisconsin-Whitewater (A+)
Round 4 Pick 23: Cary Angeline, TE, North Carolina State (A+)
Round 4 Pick 35 (COMP): Malcolm Koonce, DE/OLB, Buffalo (A+)
Round 6 Pick 33: Trevon Grimes, WR, Florida (A+)
Round 7 Pick 18: Lamont Wade, FS/SS, Penn State (A+)
Round 7 Pick 27: Josh Ross, ILB/OLB, Michigan (A+)

 

[Steeltime]

Your score is: 48960 (GRADE: A)

Your Picks:

Round 1 Pick 32 (T.B.): Najee Harris, RB, Alabama (A+)
Round 2 Pick 23: Jalen Mayfield, OT, Michigan (A+)
Round 2 Pick 30 (G.B.): Asante Samuel Jr, CB, Florida State (A+)
Round 2 Pick 32 (T.B.): Dillon Radunz, OT, North Dakota State (A)
Round 3 Pick 23: Quinn Meinerz, OG/C, Wisconsin-Whitewater (A+)
Round 4 Pick 31 (K.C.): Pete Werner, ILB/OLB, Ohio State (A+)
Round 4 Pick 39 (K.C.): Amari Rodgers, WR, Clemson (A+)
Round 5 Pick 37 (K.C.): Joshua Kaindoh, DE/OLB, Florida State (A+)
Round 6 Pick 24 (K.C.): Trevon Grimes, WR, Florida (A+)
Round 6 Pick 33: Glen Logan, DT, LSU (A+)
Round 7 Pick 18: Buddy Johnson, ILB/OLB, Texas A&M (A+)
Round 7 Pick 27: Max Duffy, P, Kentucky (A+)

When I say fix the offensive line, I mean FIX THE OFFENSIVE LINE. Oh, and get the best RB in the draft, as well as serious upgrade at CB, ILB, OLB, WR help as well.

If real drafts had offers to move down 7-8 spots like this site, remaking a team would be easy.

 

[Steeltime]

Your score is: 46292 (GRADE: A)

Your Picks:

Round 1 Pick 29 (G.B.): Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina (A+)
Round 2 Pick 25 (LAR): Jalen Mayfield, OT, Michigan (A+)
Round 2 Pick 30 (G.B.): Quinn Meinerz, OG/C, Wisconsin-Whitewater (B+)
Round 3 Pick 23: Baron Browning, ILB/OLB, Ohio State (A+)
Round 3 Pick 24 (LAR): Aaron Banks, OG, Notre Dame (A+)
Round 4 Pick 33 (DAL): Amari Rodgers, WR, Clemson (A+)
Round 4 Pick 35 (COMP): Jaret Patterson, RB, Buffalo (A+)
Round 5 Pick 35 (DAL): Ambry Thomas, CB, Michigan (A+)
Round 6 Pick 33: Davis Mills, QB, Stanford (A+)
Round 7 Pick 18: Janarius Robinson, DE/OLB, Florida State (A+)
Round 7 Pick 27: Max Duffy, P, Kentucky (A+)

Wheeee, trades and trades and trades and trades!! Get the 2nd best DB in the draft, problem solved. Get a top-tier LT, problem solved as of 2022. Get a top-tier C, problem solved as of 2022. (Takes the youngin's a while to get it down.) Get an ILB to pair with Bush, problem solved. Get the OG to back up and take over for Decastro. Okay, fixing all those problems meant the RB issue was delayed. So sue me.

Here's where it gets interesting. I think Davis Mills needs a year just to get some more experience, but the dude is an excellent prospect. 6'4", 225 lbs., very good arm strength, ran a 4.66 40. (The reports of a 4.58 were wrong.) He did his pro-day in a drizzle in Palo Alto and despite the continuous rain, was delivering strikes.

Big kid, fast, good arm, works fine in adverse weather. Sign me the @#$% up.

 

[slashsteel]

Your score is: 46292 (GRADE: A)

Your Picks:

Round 1 Pick 29 (G.B.): Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina (A+)
Round 2 Pick 25 (LAR): Jalen Mayfield, OT, Michigan (A+)
Round 2 Pick 30 (G.B.): Quinn Meinerz, OG/C, Wisconsin-Whitewater (B+)
Round 3 Pick 23: Baron Browning, ILB/OLB, Ohio State (A+)
Round 3 Pick 24 (LAR): Aaron Banks, OG, Notre Dame (A+)
Round 4 Pick 33 (DAL): Amari Rodgers, WR, Clemson (A+)
Round 4 Pick 35 (COMP): Jaret Patterson, RB, Buffalo (A+)
Round 5 Pick 35 (DAL): Ambry Thomas, CB, Michigan (A+)
Round 6 Pick 33: Davis Mills, QB, Stanford (A+)
Round 7 Pick 18: Janarius Robinson, DE/OLB, Florida State (A+)
Round 7 Pick 27: Max Duffy, P, Kentucky (A+)

Wheeee, trades and trades and trades and trades!! Get the 2nd best DB in the draft, problem solved. Get a top-tier LT, problem solved as of 2022. Get a top-tier C, problem solved as of 2022. (Takes the youngin's a while to get it down.) Get an ILB to pair with Bush, problem solved. Get the OG to back up and take over for Decastro. Okay, fixing all those problems meant the RB issue was delayed. So sue me.

Here's where it gets interesting. I think Davis Mills needs a year just to get some more experience, but the dude is an excellent prospect. 6'4", 225 lbs., very good arm strength, ran a 4.66 40. (The reports of a 4.58 were wrong.) He did his pro-day in a drizzle in Palo Alto and despite the continuous rain, was delivering strikes.

Big kid, fast, good arm, works fine in adverse weather. Sign me the @#$% up.

First love the top half. Now just minor observations. Don't need a punter now that Berry is retained at least perhaps not a drafted one. I would have liked a pass rusher higher with those picks maybe a third pick there. Don't know much about Ambry and I get why you picked two corners but interested in what TEs where available there.

 

[Steeltime]

Your score is: 46068 (GRADE: A)

Your Picks:

Round 1 Pick 29 (G.B.): Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson (A)
Round 2 Pick 23: Jalen Mayfield, OT, Michigan (A+)
Round 3 Pick 3 (HOU): Asante Samuel Jr, CB, Florida State (A+)
Round 3 Pick 23: Quinn Meinerz, OG/C, Wisconsin-Whitewater (A+)
Round 4 Pick 4 (HOU): Daniel Faalele, OT, Minnesota (A+)
Round 4 Pick 15 (HOU): Dazz Newsome, WR, North Carolina (A+)
Round 4 Pick 23: Jacoby Stevens, FS/SS, LSU (A+)
Round 4 Pick 35 (COMP): Nick Eubanks, TE, Michigan (A+)
Round 6 Pick 33: Shemar Jean-Charles, CB, Appalachian State (A+)
Round 7 Pick 18: Davis Mills, QB, Stanford (A+)
Round 7 Pick 27: Max Duffy, P, Kentucky (A+)

RB fixed; OL fixed, and I mean FIXED with a top-tier LT, a great interior offensive lineman who can handle C, one of the largest human beings ever to walk the earth in Faalele (dude would be the eligible lineman). So put Meinerz at C, Dotson at RG, Banner at RT, Faalele at TE, and dare teams to stop the run.

Quality WR, solid help in secondary, my new man-crush at QB and this draft makes the team dominant right now, right quick.

Oh, and the best college punter in the nation last year.

 

[Steeltime]

First love the top half. Now just minor observations. Don't need a punter now that Berry is retained at least perhaps not a drafted one. I would have liked a pass rusher higher with those picks maybe a third pick there. Don't know much about Ambry and I get why you picked two corners but interested in what TEs where available there.

The TE pool sucks after Pitts, Freiermuth and Jordan. By the 6th round, the eligible guys are just not good enough to make the roster.

Berry signed a 1-year deal. Cut him, save cap room, and get a much better punter.

 

[Stryker]

Traded back in the 1st, tried to trade back up for Feirmuth in the 2nd and missed him... Overall, I'm very happy with the way this draft fell.

Your Picks:
Round 1 Pick 29 (G.B.): Samuel Cosmi, OT, Texas (A)
Round 2 Pick 23: Javonte Williams, RB, North Carolina (A)
Round 2 Pick 30 (G.B.): Quinn Meinerz, OG/C, Wisconsin-Whitewater (B+)
Round 3 Pick 23: Baron Browning, ILB/OLB, Ohio State (A+)
Round 4 Pick 23: Keith Taylor, CB, Washington (A+)
Round 4 Pick 35 (COMP): Kenny Yeboah, TE, Mississippi (A+)
Round 6 Pick 33: Tarron Jackson, DE/OLB, Coastal Carolina (A+)
Round 7 Pick 18: Dax Milne, WR, BYU (A+)
Round 7 Pick 27: Max Duffy, P, Kentucky (A+)

 

[Steeltime]

Your score is: 48301 (GRADE: A)

Your Picks:

Round 1 Pick 31 (K.C.): Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson (A)
Round 2 Pick 26 (BALT): Dillon Radunz, OT, North Dakota State (A+)
Round 2 Pick 31 (K.C.): Landon Dickerson, C/OG, Alabama (A+)
Round 3 Pick 26 (MINN): Baron Browning, ILB/OLB, Ohio State (A+)
Round 3 Pick 40 (BALT): Dazz Newsome, WR, North Carolina (A+)
Round 4 Pick 4 (HOU): Daniel Faalele, OT, Minnesota (A+)
Round 4 Pick 23: Jacoby Stevens, FS/SS, LSU (A+)
Round 4 Pick 35 (COMP): Malcolm Koonce, DE/OLB, Buffalo (A+)
Round 5 Pick 14 (HOU): Ambry Thomas, CB, Michigan (A+)
Round 6 Pick 33: Janarius Robinson, DE/OLB, Florida State (A+)
Round 7 Pick 18: Buddy Johnson, ILB/OLB, Texas A&M (A+)
Round 7 Pick 27: Shemar Jean-Charles, CB, Appalachian State (A+)

RB - fixed for the next five years
OL - fixed for the next five years
OLB - fixed
WR - fixed
CB - upgraded

 

[Steeltime]

Your score is: 43908 (GRADE: A)

Your Picks:

Round 1 Pick 24: Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson (A-)
Round 2 Pick 23: Jalen Mayfield, OT, Michigan (A+)
Round 3 Pick 23: Quinn Meinerz, OG/C, Wisconsin-Whitewater (A+)
Round 4 Pick 23: Pete Werner, ILB/OLB, Ohio State (A+)
Round 4 Pick 35 (COMP): Jacoby Stevens, FS/SS, LSU (A+)
Round 6 Pick 33: Janarius Robinson, DE/OLB, Florida State (A+)
Round 7 Pick 18: Shemar Jean-Charles, CB, Appalachian State (A+)
Round 7 Pick 27: Bennett Skowronek, WR, Notre Dame (A+)

No trades, because the trade offers are ridiculously generous.

Etienne too skilled to pass up. OL addressed with two very good players. ILB who just ran a 4.52, an OLB who is not going to be there in the 6th round, a CB and WR the Steelers have interviewed. I like Jean-Charles, looked at some tape, think he will be a solid slot CB right away. Worked slot corner in college a lot. Excellent at tracking receivers without grabbing, making a play on the ball when it is in the air.

As to J. Robinson and the draft game having him available 6th round:

6'5", 263 lbs., 4.72 40, 34" vertical. Just on physical attributes alone, no way he makes it to pick 216.

 

[Steeltime]

Your score is: 47431 (GRADE: A)

Your Picks:

Round 1 Pick 29 (G.B.): Kyle Trask, QB, Florida (B+)
Round 2 Pick 23: Jalen Mayfield, OT, Michigan (A+)
Round 2 Pick 30 (G.B.): Landon Dickerson, C/OG, Alabama (A+)
Round 3 Pick 23: Javonte Williams, RB, North Carolina (A+)
Round 3 Pick 25 (CLE): Baron Browning, ILB/OLB, Ohio State (A+)
Round 4 Pick 5 (CLE): Tommy Tremble, TE, Notre Dame (A+)
Round 4 Pick 23: Kary Vincent Jr, CB, LSU (A+)
Round 4 Pick 35 (COMP): Pete Werner, ILB/OLB, Ohio State (A+)
Round 6 Pick 33: Trevon Grimes, WR, Florida (A+)
Round 7 Pick 18: Buddy Johnson, ILB/OLB, Texas A&M (A+)
Round 7 Pick 27: Shemar Jean-Charles, CB, Appalachian State (A+)

This is it. My best draft. A draft that would be a combination of the 1970 and 1974 Steelers drafts. Franchise QB? Check. Top-level OT? Check. Superior C? Check. Elite RB? Check. OLB with supreme physical skills? Check. Two ILBer's to team with Bush? Check and check. Two CB's who the Steelers can ... look at the offensive line guys!

 

[slashsteel]

No QB but not too bad of a draft.


Your score is: 45259 (GRADE: A)

Your Picks:
Round 1 Pick 30 (BUF): Samuel Cosmi, OT, Texas (A)
Round 2 Pick 23: Creed Humphrey, C/OG, Oklahoma (A+)
Round 2 Pick 29 (BUF): Javonte Williams, RB, North Carolina (A)
Round 3 Pick 23: Asante Samuel Jr, CB, Florida State (A+)
Round 4 Pick 23: Pete Werner, ILB/OLB, Ohio State (A+)
Round 4 Pick 35 (COMP): Rashad Weaver, DE/OLB, Pittsburgh (A+)
Round 6 Pick 33: Tarron Jackson, DE/OLB, Coastal Carolina (A+)
Round 7 Pick 18: Tommy Kraemer, OG/OT, Notre Dame (A+)
Round 7 Pick 27: Avery Williams, CB, Boise State (A+)