1-3 Mock

[SteelerDayTrader]

1) Evan Neal OT Alabama
More than anything the Steelers need to draft some players that will dominate and be solid foundations for mismatch units. If the Steelers draft a QB before showing they remember how to build a team it will be yet another draft disaster. Neal would be an elite RT and might be a good LT. The Steelers need help everywhere but if all Neal does is become a great RT it will be a huge improvement.

2) Jalen Wydermyer TE Texas A&M
The Steelers have pinned a lot of hope on Najee and they have a lousy OL and a mediocre at best WR group. 2 TE sets would help Najee and Ben and make Friermuth better as well. Every defense in the NFL can play to a 1 RB 1 TE 3 WR group, particularly so if the WR group is weak like the Steelers. Less NFL teams can play defense well to a 2 TE set if you can get a Move TE in position to exploit matchups

3) Darian Kinnard OL Kentucky
A dominating RT at Kentucky that could move inside to OG. If Neal shows he can handle LT in the NFL you put Kinnard at RT. If Neal needs to stay at RT you move Kinnard to RG and have a pair of bull dozers on the right side for the next 10 + years

3c) Tyler Smith OC Tulsa
A solid LT at Tulsa but could move inside. Has good natural build and length. I would try him at OC but if he doesn’t work there he could be real solid at LG. Between Smith, Kinnard, and Neal; at worst the Steelers get big upgrades at RT RG and LG. Best case the Steelers have 2 strong LT candidates and 2 strong RT candidates along with other needed OL options. That would amplify RB QB a lot.

5c) Marquan McCall NT Kentucky
A naturally big NT who has improved at Kentucky. Heyward is one of the few players on this roster capable of making big plays and he needs better support than he has been given even if that ends up being a 2 down player at the back end of the 5th. McCall is potentially a dominate NT as a run stuffer with not horrible pass rush skills. I would much rather draft a potentially dominate NT late in the 5th than suspect players at other positions particularly for a weak team like the Steelers

7 Keaontay Ingram RB USC
Decent backup RB with 3rd down skills

7 Kolby Harvell Peel S Oklahoma State
Decent backup downhill S