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One more 7-rounder to mock

Supe's picks:

1.21 - Max Iheanachor, LT, Arizona St
2.53 - Gennings Dunker, OG, Iowa
3.76 - Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia St
3.85 - Anthony Lucas, Edge, USC
3.99 - Dontay Corleone, DT, Shitcinnati
4.121 - Jalon Kilgore, S, South Carolina
4.135 - Kevin Coleman, WR, Missouri
5.161 - Kaleb Elarms-Orr, LB, TCU
6.216. Jakobe Thomas, S, Miami
7.224 - Mikail Kamara, Edge, Indiana
7.230 - Jam Miller, RB, Bama
7.237 - Anez Cooper, G, Miami
 
1 Olaivavega Ioane G

2 Chris Bell WR

3A A.J. Haulcy S

3B Kyle Louis LBer

3C Bryce Lance WR

4A Carson Beck QB

4B Kaytron Allen RB

5 Tanner Koziol TE

Long day finish it at another time…
 
1. Kadyn Proctor OT
2. Kaylen Rutledge OG
3A. Malachi Fields WR
3B. Antonio Williams WR
3C. Bud Clark S
4A. Carson Beck QB
4B. Chris McClellan DT

At times, Proctor is flat-footed and struggles with the speed rush. He is good taking on power rush, but in space his tendency is to stand still and wait for the defender to initiate contact. Proctor will be good inside and I think he is going to be a good guard in the NFL. But Garrett, Hendrickson, Crosby will own him if he plays LT.

Is he a good player, possibly even a very good guard? Yes. However, teams can get very good guards in the 2nd or 3rd round.
 
At times, Proctor is flat-footed and struggles with the speed rush. He is good taking on power rush, but in space his tendency is to stand still and wait for the defender to initiate contact. Proctor will be good inside and I think he is going to be a good guard in the NFL. But Garrett, Hendrickson, Crosby will own him if he plays LT.

Is he a good player, possibly even a very good guard? Yes. However, teams can get very good guards in the 2nd or 3rd round.
How about moving him to RT if he cant handle the speed? Fautanu can go back to LT. What possible starting LT will be there at 1.21 ?
 
How about moving him to RT if he cant handle the speed? Fautanu can go back to LT. What possible starting LT will be there at 1.21 ?

Moving Fautanu to LT is a real possibility but I think Proctor is going to struggle playing in space. He would be a darn good G but at tackle, he is going to struggle with speed rush and grab/hold a bunch. As we know, the only team not allowed to grab pass rushers is the Steelers.

The LT's likely available at 21 are Blake Miller (Clemson) and Max Iheanachor (Arizona State). The pool falls off drastically after that. If the Steelers don't get a LT at 21, they are looking at guys like Caleb Tiernan (Northwestern), a tall, athletic tackle but a guy who has unusually short arms for somebody who is 6'8".

A guy with every physical tool imaginable is Dametrious Crownover (Texas A&M), but he has one problem - he is terrible at blocking. Terrible. In a game against Keyron Crawford (Auburn), a decent prospect but probably a 4th round guy, Crownover flat-out whiffed at least three times. He would be a huge project but wow, the clay to work with is substantial.
 
Supe's picks:

1.21 - Max Iheanachor, LT, Arizona St
2.53 - Gennings Dunker, OG, Iowa
3.76 - Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia St
3.85 - Anthony Lucas, Edge, USC
3.99 - Dontay Corleone, DT, Shitcinnati
4.121 - Jalon Kilgore, S, South Carolina
4.135 - Kevin Coleman, WR, Missouri
5.161 - Kaleb Elarms-Orr, LB, TCU
6.216. Jakobe Thomas, S, Miami
7.224 - Mikail Kamara, Edge, Indiana
7.230 - Jam Miller, RB, Bama
7.237 - Anez Cooper, G, Miami
I respect your list, but there is no way that the Steelers are going to use all of their picks and draft 12 players. They will package them, and hopefully end up with a nice move up somewhere in the 2027 draft. Or this one.
 
At times, Proctor is flat-footed and struggles with the speed rush. He is good taking on power rush, but in space his tendency is to stand still and wait for the defender to initiate contact. Proctor will be good inside and I think he is going to be a good guard in the NFL. But Garrett, Hendrickson, Crosby will own him if he plays LT.

Is he a good player, possibly even a very good guard? Yes. However, teams can get very good guards in the 2nd or 3rd round.
I saw Proctor in person in the spring of 2024, and I could not believe the size and athleticism he had as a freshman. He's only 20 years old even now...he can learn how to deal with speed rushers as he develops in the NFL. The guy has all the tools. And, if that doesn't happen, you still have an all-pro guard for the next ten years.

A very low-risk high-reward pick if he's still there at 21, in my opinion.
 
I respect your list, but there is no way that the Steelers are going to use all of their picks and draft 12 players. They will package them, and hopefully end up with a nice move up somewhere in the 2027 draft. Or this one.
i tend to do just the "fast" draft and reject trades. i slowed it down for this one.

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that would give us in 2027: two first round picks and two second round picks
 
Well, if we could get those two 2027 picks, I’d be pretty happy especially with your first three picks. I’d immediately pivot to WR instead of Crownover.
 
Well, if we could get those two 2027 picks, I’d be pretty happy especially with your first three picks. I’d immediately pivot to WR instead of Crownover.
Sarratt and Lance were the next two best WRs available.
Could have had Sarratt and Isaiah World, I guess.
 
Moving Fautanu to LT is a real possibility but I think Proctor is going to struggle playing in space. He would be a darn good G but at tackle, he is going to struggle with speed rush and grab/hold a bunch. As we know, the only team not allowed to grab pass rushers is the Steelers.

The LT's likely available at 21 are Blake Miller (Clemson) and Max Iheanachor (Arizona State). The pool falls off drastically after that. If the Steelers don't get a LT at 21, they are looking at guys like Caleb Tiernan (Northwestern), a tall, athletic tackle but a guy who has unusually short arms for somebody who is 6'8".

A guy with every physical tool imaginable is Dametrious Crownover (Texas A&M), but he has one problem - he is terrible at blocking. Terrible. In a game against Keyron Crawford (Auburn), a decent prospect but probably a 4th round guy, Crownover flat-out whiffed at least three times. He would be a huge project but wow, the clay to work with is substantial.
I'd definitely trade down for that, or just get BPA at another position, Safety, Guard, WR
 
Mendoza not going to the draft is busch. I get it, his Mom has physical issues but the Raiders have to be angry about it and the NFL.......whooo.
 
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bit different. i'd expect the Giants 1st to be higher than the Lions next season while Indy and Denver's 2nd may be similar.
missed on a decent LB in this one, but al else is good.
 
1.21 Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
I'm taking Jones' injury into account for this mock. Miller is one of the top tackles in the draft.

2.53 Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana
I think he is a little under the radar and will develop into a good pro.

3.76 Treydan Stukes, DB, Arizona
Good size and great speed, just an older prospect. NCB or S ability.

3.85 Kage Casey, OL, Boise State
Played tackle, could shift into guard. If nothing else, versatile backup early and competes for LG spot.

3.99 Dontay Corleone, IDL, Cincinnati
A run stopper for the middle of the defense.

4.121 Harold Perkins Jr., LB, LSU
A once highly-touted prospect, not sure where he fits, but just trying to maximize his potential.

4.135 Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M
I've seen him ranked much higher. Gladly take a chance to get a good CB prospect.

5.161 Cole Payton, QB, NDSU
Developmental QB.

6.216 Josh Cameron, WR, Baylor
Doubling down on WR and I read he has return abilities.

7.224 Roman Hemby, RB, Indiana
RB who is a capable receiver.

7.230 Tanner Koziol, TE, Houston
Developmental TE who can compete for TE3.

7.237 Vincent Anthony, EDGE, Duke
Always like to take at least one pass rusher each draft.
 
It's kinda like the Steelers have 9 picks; the 3 7th rounders are not gonna make the team and are really just first in line UDFAs as camp bodies
 
7.230 Tanner Koziol, TE, Houston
Developmental TE who can compete for TE3.
I really like this guy. Koziol is 6'6" with length and good hands, and he can make the contested catch. I think he'll go a little higher than #230 overall, and he's well worth a flyer in the sixth. He's got the frame to add weight in the NFL, and if he can improve his blocking, some team is going to have themselves a late-round gem.
 
It's kinda like the Steelers have 9 picks; the 3 7th rounders are not gonna make the team and are really just first in line UDFAs as camp bodies


We could pick a Punter, a Kicker, and a Long-Snapper.




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I saw Proctor in person in the spring of 2024, and I could not believe the size and athleticism he had as a freshman. He's only 20 years old even now...he can learn how to deal with speed rushers as he develops in the NFL. The guy has all the tools. And, if that doesn't happen, you still have an all-pro guard for the next ten years.

A very low-risk high-reward pick if he's still there at 21, in my opinion.

I think he becomes a good NFL guard but teams find good guards, some VERY good guards, in rounds 2, 3 and 4. Despite his perceived athleticism, he is prone to standing up flat-footed and then grabbing at speed rushers as they turn the corner on him.

Can that be coached out? Maybe. Worth the gamble at pick 53 ... but not 21.

1.21 Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
I'm taking Jones' injury into account for this mock. Miller is one of the top tackles in the draft.

2.53 Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana
I think he is a little under the radar and will develop into a good pro.

3.76 Treydan Stukes, DB, Arizona
Good size and great speed, just an older prospect. NCB or S ability.

3.85 Kage Casey, OL, Boise State
Played tackle, could shift into guard. If nothing else, versatile backup early and competes for LG spot.

3.99 Dontay Corleone, IDL, Cincinnati
A run stopper for the middle of the defense.

4.121 Harold Perkins Jr., LB, LSU
A once highly-touted prospect, not sure where he fits, but just trying to maximize his potential.

4.135 Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M
I've seen him ranked much higher. Gladly take a chance to get a good CB prospect.

5.161 Cole Payton, QB, NDSU
Developmental QB.

6.216 Josh Cameron, WR, Baylor
Doubling down on WR and I read he has return abilities.

7.224 Roman Hemby, RB, Indiana
RB who is a capable receiver.

7.230 Tanner Koziol, TE, Houston
Developmental TE who can compete for TE3.

7.237 Vincent Anthony, EDGE, Duke
Always like to take at least one pass rusher each draft.

Really like 4 of the first 5 picks but I am dubious that Corleone will be able to play inside in a 3-4. He has very short arms and I just don't see him being able to fight off double teams and clog up the running game.
 
My latest mock

25.
CHI

Blake Miller
OT Clemson
trade-icon

B-
53.
PIT

Germie Bernard
WR Alabama
B
76.
PIT

Jalon Kilgore
S South Carolina
B-
85.
PIT

Bryce Lance
WR North Dakota State
C
89.
CHI

Davison Igbinosun
CB Ohio State
trade-icon

A-
99.
PIT

Domonique Orange
DT Iowa State
A
121.
PIT

Kage Casey
OG Boise State
B-
161.
PIT

Joe Royer
TE Cincinnati
C+
216.
PIT

Sawyer Robertson
QB Baylor
C-
224.
PIT

Jeff Caldwell
WR Cincinnati
C-
230.
PIT

Caden Curry
EDGE Ohio State
B-
237.
PIT

Jakobe Thomas
S Miami (FL)
B-

I made just one trade, moving down because Miller was the last guy who interested me but I don't think he is a #21 pick. Got the Bears' #89 and gave up the 131 in return. Heavy on WR's where Bernard is on the radar since Steelers had him in for a visit recently. Good route runner, good hands, not a burner. The other two WR's are big, fast, not great route runners. Lance still learning to catch the ball in traffic. Took Kilgore because I think he could be a big-time SS, slot guy. Big, fast, physical, paired against elite competition for 3 seasons. Was excellent playing slot defense last year.

Igbinosun a quality CB. Add Kilgore and Igbinosun to Dean, JPJ, Asante and Ramsey, the defensive backfield is strong. Casey a legit G, competes for starting spot with Anderson, probably takes over Anderson's role in strong set very soon. Orange is massive, NT big. I take the Edge guys and DB's later rounds because those guys are often good ST players. Take a flier on a later round QB. What the heck?
 
I think he becomes a good NFL guard but teams find good guards, some VERY good guards, in rounds 2, 3 and 4. Despite his perceived athleticism, he is prone to standing up flat-footed and then grabbing at speed rushers as they turn the corner on him.

Can that be coached out? Maybe. Worth the gamble at pick 53 ... but not 21.



Really like 4 of the first 5 picks but I am dubious that Corleone will be able to play inside in a 3-4. He has very short arms and I just don't see him being able to fight off double teams and clog up the running game.
Good point about the arm length, I honestly just keep going back to him because he has a cool name. I'm not too sure on Miller either. He's a polarizing prospect among the analysts.
 
My latest mock

25.
CHI

Blake Miller
OT Clemson
trade-icon

B-
53.
PIT

Germie Bernard
WR Alabama
B
76.
PIT

Jalon Kilgore
S South Carolina
B-
85.
PIT

Bryce Lance
WR North Dakota State
C
89.
CHI

Davison Igbinosun
CB Ohio State
trade-icon

A-
99.
PIT

Domonique Orange
DT Iowa State
A
121.
PIT

Kage Casey
OG Boise State
B-
161.
PIT

Joe Royer
TE Cincinnati
C+
216.
PIT

Sawyer Robertson
QB Baylor
C-
224.
PIT

Jeff Caldwell
WR Cincinnati
C-
230.
PIT

Caden Curry
EDGE Ohio State
B-
237.
PIT

Jakobe Thomas
S Miami (FL)
B-

I made just one trade, moving down because Miller was the last guy who interested me but I don't think he is a #21 pick. Got the Bears' #89 and gave up the 131 in return. Heavy on WR's where Bernard is on the radar since Steelers had him in for a visit recently. Good route runner, good hands, not a burner. The other two WR's are big, fast, not great route runners. Lance still learning to catch the ball in traffic. Took Kilgore because I think he could be a big-time SS, slot guy. Big, fast, physical, paired against elite competition for 3 seasons. Was excellent playing slot defense last year.

Igbinosun a quality CB. Add Kilgore and Igbinosun to Dean, JPJ, Asante and Ramsey, the defensive backfield is strong. Casey a legit G, competes for starting spot with Anderson, probably takes over Anderson's role in strong set very soon. Orange is massive, NT big. I take the Edge guys and DB's later rounds because those guys are often good ST players. Take a flier on a later round QB. What the heck?
IDK, not a KOOOGAR in the bunch.
 
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