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Would like to hear what people are thinking about positions of need. It is way too early to predict where people will be drafted or even where the Steelers will draft. So here are some players I think fit and about where they are rated to go. 2nd half of first round, second round, and so on.
RD1- Cooper DeJean DB Iowa
Swiss army knife player. He can play Outside, inside, safety and returns punts. Trice looked good in camp but is coming off a serious injury. And Pat Pete has been below average. This gives us an option outside if Trice isn't capable, inside if Peterson keeps showing his age, or even safety opposite of Fitz.
RD2- Sedrick Van Pran OC Georgia
Not a lot of great centers in this draft so the Steelers get the best of the bunch. Might not have the movement skills of a Dirt or Pouncey but he is every bit as nasty and mean. He is a good technician and should easily take over for Mason Cole sooner than later. Can also play guard with his size if needed.
RD3- Blake Corum RB Michigan
I don't think the Steelers 5th year Najee. I feel they can sign Warren reasonable and have a rookie contract for Corum for 4 years. I do like Najee but I don't see him re-signing for a reasonable price tag.
RD4rams- Tory Horton WR Colorado State
Tall skinny receiver with above average wheels and hands. Is dangerous in space. Natural hands catcher. 2024 is the final year of DJ's deal and this should help protect us if he leaves in free agency. Also, Pickens antics can't be ignored. Better to have more depth than too little.
RD4- Jordan Travis QB FSU
I very much doubt Canada is around next year and I feel that will be the make or break year for Pickett. This gives JT a year to sit as the #3 QB and learn and perhaps compete in 2025. Travis is an above average passer, has good legs and athleticism, and has lots of experience. His age likely drops him in the draft process but there's lot of film to see. He has consistently improved every year and it looks like 2023 will be his best yet.
RD6- Keith Randolph Jr DL Illinois
Randolph Jr. is an undersized DT who has played a lot of football over the B gap and on top of the tackle. Which is where we are going to want him. Had a 13 tfl and 4.5 sack season in 2022 but numbers are a little down this year. Need to watch more film but I feel he would at the very least provide additional depth.
RD7- Javon Foster OT Missouri
He is a little undersized and not the most athletic but his nasty demeanor and ability in the run game has allowed him to hold on to the LT spot in the SEC the last few season. I feel Chuks will be gone in 2024 and Moore will be moved to RT where he has already stated he doesn't want to play. This will give us some insurance in 2025 if Moore leaves via free agency.
Obviously need can change drastically between now and the draft but I feel this would be a draft that would hit most of our needs appropriately. Let me know what you think and I would greatly appreciate it if the insults from the peanut gallery was kept to the minimum.
RD1- Cooper DeJean DB Iowa
Swiss army knife player. He can play Outside, inside, safety and returns punts. Trice looked good in camp but is coming off a serious injury. And Pat Pete has been below average. This gives us an option outside if Trice isn't capable, inside if Peterson keeps showing his age, or even safety opposite of Fitz.
RD2- Sedrick Van Pran OC Georgia
Not a lot of great centers in this draft so the Steelers get the best of the bunch. Might not have the movement skills of a Dirt or Pouncey but he is every bit as nasty and mean. He is a good technician and should easily take over for Mason Cole sooner than later. Can also play guard with his size if needed.
RD3- Blake Corum RB Michigan
I don't think the Steelers 5th year Najee. I feel they can sign Warren reasonable and have a rookie contract for Corum for 4 years. I do like Najee but I don't see him re-signing for a reasonable price tag.
RD4rams- Tory Horton WR Colorado State
Tall skinny receiver with above average wheels and hands. Is dangerous in space. Natural hands catcher. 2024 is the final year of DJ's deal and this should help protect us if he leaves in free agency. Also, Pickens antics can't be ignored. Better to have more depth than too little.
RD4- Jordan Travis QB FSU
I very much doubt Canada is around next year and I feel that will be the make or break year for Pickett. This gives JT a year to sit as the #3 QB and learn and perhaps compete in 2025. Travis is an above average passer, has good legs and athleticism, and has lots of experience. His age likely drops him in the draft process but there's lot of film to see. He has consistently improved every year and it looks like 2023 will be his best yet.
RD6- Keith Randolph Jr DL Illinois
Randolph Jr. is an undersized DT who has played a lot of football over the B gap and on top of the tackle. Which is where we are going to want him. Had a 13 tfl and 4.5 sack season in 2022 but numbers are a little down this year. Need to watch more film but I feel he would at the very least provide additional depth.
RD7- Javon Foster OT Missouri
He is a little undersized and not the most athletic but his nasty demeanor and ability in the run game has allowed him to hold on to the LT spot in the SEC the last few season. I feel Chuks will be gone in 2024 and Moore will be moved to RT where he has already stated he doesn't want to play. This will give us some insurance in 2025 if Moore leaves via free agency.
Obviously need can change drastically between now and the draft but I feel this would be a draft that would hit most of our needs appropriately. Let me know what you think and I would greatly appreciate it if the insults from the peanut gallery was kept to the minimum.
