2T) Landon Dickerson 6’6 325 OC Alabama- “I say that boy’s about as bright as a burned out light bulb.” It’s “Looney” of me to think the Steelers will trade out of the first round when I know damn well they’ll sprint to the podium at pick 24. With some quality depth at positions the Steelers need, the smart move is to trade down. It’s also “Looney” to think the Steelers will be active in free agency, but another smart move would be to sign UFA Joe Looney on the cheap from the Cowboys. Team leader who can play any position on the line including center until my guy Landon is ready to roll- (Tide).
2) Javonte Williams 5’10 220 RB North Carolina- “Nice girl, but about as sharp as a sack of wet mice.” Surprisingly smart stat thrown out by the supremely untalented Aditi Kinkhabwala when the Steelers run for 100 yds Ben is 106-20-1 (.839) and 50-54 (.481) when they don’t.
3T) Amari Rodgers 5’10 210 WR Clemson- “Why did the chicken cross the road, boy? To have a ball! Now here’s a ball. Go get it!” Strong, scrappy, YAC guy that would take over the slot and return duties when JuJu departs via free agency. Amari’s dad, Tee Martin, recently hired to coach the Ravens’ wrs so would be added little bonus to steal a rival’s potential target.
3) D’Ante Smith 6’5 295 OT East Carolina- “If this boy don’t stop talkin’ so much, he’ll get his tongue sunburned.” Jim Nagy hype-train pick here, but hard to argue this kid’s 35 ¼ arms and ’86 wingspan. An easy mover who needs to bulk up, but hopefully can unseat JAGs Zach Banner and Chuks in short order.
4) Adarious Washington 5’8 185 S TCU- “He’s as busy as a centipede in a toe-tappin contest” I like the Honey badger comps. Hybrid safety/corner type would offset the loss of Mike Hilton.
4C) Bobby Brown 6’4 325 DT Texas A&M- “That boy’s as strong as an ox, and just about as smart.” Not only is this Aggie strong, he’s agile posting a 4.25 short shuttle. Previous record for a player at 325 was 4.44. The Wrecking Crew run defense ranked 3rd in the country. Big Bobby here a big reason why.
5T) Tre McKitty 6’5 245 TE Georgia- “That dog’s strictly GI… gibberin’ idiot that is.” The Steelers’ aren’t the only team with a “GI” for a head coach. My ‘Dawgs have one too. Coach Kirby is not Smart, having no clue how to implement dynamic TE’s McKitty and 6’7 five star freshman stud Darnell Washington into his offense.
6.) Tay Gowan 6’2 185 CB UCF- Teammate Aaron Robinson getting all the hype, but this Gowan kid has holy shit speed and will be a fast riser after his pro day. Opted out to keep his daughter safe from Covid.
6C) Tony Fields 6’1 222 LB West Virginia -“That dog’s like taxes, he just don’t know when to stop.” Sideline to sideline player that is just always around the ball. Team leader will be a special teams warlord.
7) Chauncey Golston 6’5 265 EDGE Iowa- Another Senior Bowl standout being hyped by Nagy, but has some tools like a ’85 wingspan to work with.
7C) Luke Farrell 6’6 250 TE Ohio St- Already a tremendous blocker, this Buckeye spending his offseason down in Texas perfecting his craft with blocking guru Duke Manyweather.
Thanks as always for reading. Please comment on the players you like and those you don’t. As numbers start to roll out from Pro Day’s I’m sure they’ll be plenty of adjustments to made.
) it really looks like a trade scenario might be the Steelers best option. Kinda the curse at 24, I guess. Down certainly makes the most sense, given the number of holes to fill.
