Mickey Welsh-USA TODAY Sports
I’m usually not one to jump in on the Internet traffic bonanza known as grading things, but if I don’t do it now, right after the
Steelers just selected their entire 2021
NFL Draft class, I’m doing a disservice to the click-bait gods in the sky.
I only have two grades for this process:
Jump for Joy and
Obviously, a
Jump for joy, as in “When they called his name, I was jumping for joy!” is a positive grade (or plus). I can’t really picture grown adults jumping for joy over the thought of a football player getting drafted by their favorite team, but many often describe this as their reaction to it. Therefore, it must happen a lot.
This will be my final mock draft for this year, and unlike my last mock, this one will only cover the Steelers' picks. Since this is the best case scenario, many of these players may not be.
Apr 26, 2021
PITTSBURGH What s the perfect scenario for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2021 NFL Draft? Well, with so many needs still left to fill, it s hard to say what the best complete draft is, but the first three rounds are pretty easy to tell.
We ll start with listing their needs. The Steelers
have to draft a running back, left tackle, center and tight end. Those are a must. From there, cornerback, inside linebacker, edge rusher and safety should be on their big board with hopes of filling roles at some point in the draft.
If it all went perfectly, the Steelers start off with the draft s best runner. Najee Harris, Alabama s star running back, could slide to pick 24 and add himself to the Steelers offense. A compliment for Ben Roethlisberger and the first franchise runner since Le Veon Bell would be the best way to start the NFL Draft.
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