Official 2015 Visit Thread

[calmkiller]

Official 2015 Visit Thread

This thread, like past years, will hold all info on any official, local and unofficial visits by potential draft picks prior to the draft. In the past we have averaged 4 draftees from these lists so it is a good reference point to get an idea of future Steelers. Here are links to previous year's threads: 2014 (http://www.planetsteelers.com/forums/showthread.php/42402-Official-2014-Visit-Thread) 2013 (http://www.planetsteelers.com/forums/showthread.php/40310-2013-Official-Visit-Thread) 2012 (http://www.planetsteelers.com/forums/showthread.php/37087-Official-2012-Visit-Thread) 2011 (http://www.planetsteelers.com/forums/showthread.php/33952-2011-Official-Visit-Thread) 2010 (http://www.planetsteelers.com/forums/showthread.php/28441-2010-Official-Visit-Thread) 2009 (http://www.planetsteelers.com/forums/showthread.php/23830-Official-Visit-Thread)



So Far
QB - 1
WR - 4
RB - 0
OT - 0
OG - 1
TE - 5
DE - 1
DT - 0
LB - 7
CB - 9
S - 1




#
Name
POS
School
H/W
Date
Round


1

Senquez Golson
CB
Mississippi
5-9 176
4/8/15
4


2
Eli Harold
OLB
Virginia
6-3 247
4/8/15
1-2


3
Nate Orchard
OLB
Utah
6-3 250
4/8/15
2


4
CJ Uzomah
TE
Auburn
6-6 262
4/8/15
6-7


5
Marcus Peters
CB
Washington
6-0 197
4/9/15
1-2


6
Alex Carter
CB
Stanford
6-0 196
4/9/15
3


7
Max Valles
LB
Virginia
6-5 251
4/9/15
FA


8
Wes Saxton
TE
South Alabama
6-3 248
4/10/15
5-6


9
Tyler Murphy
QB
Boston College
6-1 214
4/10/15
FA


10
Breshad Perriman
WR
Central Flordia
6-2 212
4/10/15
1


11
Cameron Clear
TE
Texas A&M
6-5 277
4/13/15
7-FA


12
Quinton Spain
G
WVU
6-4 330
4/13/15
7


13

Sammie Coates
WR
Auburn
6-1 212
4/13/15
2


14
Jeffrey Heuerman
TE
OSU
6-5 254
4/14/15
3-4


15
Kennard Backman
TE
Alabama-Birmingham
6-3 243
4/14/15
FA


16
Xavier Cooper
DE
Washington State
6-3 293
4/14/45
2-3


17
Randy Gregory
OLB
Nebraska
6-5 235
4/16/15
1


18
Devin Gardner
WR
Michigan
6-3 218
4/16/15
FA


19
Jaelen Strong
WR
Arizona State
6-2 217
4/17/15
1-2


20
Steven Nelson
CB
Oregon State
5-10 197
4/20/15
3-4


21
Darryl Roberts
CB
Marshall
5-11 187
4/20/15
5


22
Bryce Callahan
CB
Rice
5-9 183
4/20/15
7-FA


23
Kyle Emanuel
OLB
North Dakota State
6-3 255
4/21/15
6


24

Doran Grant
CB
Ohio State
5-10 200
4/21/15
3-4


25
Eric Rowe
CB
Utah
6-1 205
4/21/15
1-2


26
Landon Collins
S
Alabama
6-0 228
4/22/15
1


27
Dexter McDonald
CB
Kansas
6-1 203
4/22/15
7-FA


28
Davis Tull
OLB
Tenn Chattanooga
6-2 246
4/22/15
3-4


29
Preston Smith
OLB
Miss State
6-5 271
4/22/15
2


30

[calmkiller]

Rumored Visits


#
Name
POS
School
H/W
Date
Round


1
Cameron Clear
TE
Texas A&M

4/13/15



2

Doran Grant
CB
OSU
5-10 200
?
3-4


3
Sammie Coates
WR
Auburn

?



4
Randy Gregory
OLB
Nebraska

?



5
Kyle Emanuel
OLB
North Dakota State

?



6
Devin Gardner
/
Michigan

?



7
Jeff Heuerman
TE
OSU

?



8
Tavarus Dantzler
LB
Bethune-Cookman

?



9
Darryl Roberts
CB
Marshall

?



10
Clive Walford
TE
Miami

?



11
Doran Grant
CB
OSU

?



12








13








14








15








16








17











Combine/Pro Day Visits


#
Name
POS
School
H/W
Date
Round


1
Cameron Clear
TE
Texas A&M
6-5 277
?
7-FA


2
T.J. Clemmings
OT
Pitt
6-5 309
?
1-2


3
David Cobb
RB
Minnesota
5-11 229
?
3-4


4
Justin Cox
FS
Miss State
6-1 191
?
4-5


5

Jesse James
TE
Penn State
6-7 261
?
3-4


6
Kevin Johnson
CB
Wake Forest
6-0 188
?
1


7
Nick Marshall
CB
Auburn
6-1 207
?
6


8
DeVante Parker
WR
Louisville
6-3 209
?
1


9
Shane Ray
OLB
Missouri
6-3 245
?
1


10
Preston Smith
DE
Miss State
6-5 271
?
1-2


11
Jermaine Whitehead
FS
Auburn
5-11 197
?
7-FA


12
Gabe Wright
DT
Auburn
6-3 300
?
4


13
T.J. Yeldon
RB
Alabama
6-1 226
?
3


14
Clive Walford
TE
Miami
6-4 251
?
2


15
Tavarus Dantzler
LB
Bethune-Cookman
6-3 225
?
?


16
Matt Jones
RB
Flordia
6-2 231
?
5-6


17
Max Garcia
C
Flordia
6-4 309
?
6-7


18
Alvin Depree
OLB
Kentucky
6-4 269
?
1


19
Danielle Hunter
OLB
LSU
6-5 252
?
2


20
Jalen Collins
CB
LSU
6-1 203
?
1-2


21
Shane Ray
OLB
Missouri
6-3 245
?
1


22
Markus Golden
OLB
Missouri
6-2 260
?
5


23
Lorenzo Mauldin
OLB
Louisville
6-4 259
?
3


24
Charles Gaines
CB
Louisville
5-10 180
?
4-5


25
Gerod Holliman
FS
Louisville
6-0 218
?
5-6


26

[calmkiller]

By Projected Round



#
Name
POS
School
H/W
Date
Round


1
Breshad Perriman
WR
Central Flordia
6-2 212
4/10/2015
1


2
Randy Gregory
OLB
Nebraska
6-5 235
4/16/2015
1


3
Landon Collins
S
Alabama
6-0 228
4/22/2015
1


4
Jaelen Strong
WR
Arizona State
6-2 217
4/17/2015
1-2


5
Eli Harold
OLB
Virginia
6-3 247
4/8/2015
1-2


6
Marcus Peters
CB
Washington
6-0 197
4/9/2015
1-2


7
Eric Rowe
CB
Utah
6-1 205
4/21/2015
1-2


8
Nate Orchard
OLB
Utah
6-3 250
4/8/2015
2


9
Preston Smith
OLB
Miss State
6-5 271
4/22/2015
2


10
Sammie Coates
WR
Auburn
6-1 212
4/13/2015
2


11
Xavier Cooper
DE
Washington State
6-3 293
4/14/1945
2-3


12
Alex Carter
CB
Stanford
6-0 196
4/9/2015
3


13
Davis Tull
OLB
Tenn Chattanooga
6-2 246
4/22/2015
3-4


14
Jeffrey Heuerman
TE
OSU
6-5 254
4/14/2015
3-4


15
Doran Grant
CB
Ohio State
5-10 200
4/21/2015
3-4


16
Steven Nelson
CB
Oregon State
5-10 197
4/20/2015
3-4


17
Senquez Golson
CB
Mississippi
5-9 176
4/8/2015
4


18








19
Darryl Roberts
CB
Marshall
5-11 187
4/20/2015
5


20
Wes Saxton
TE
South Alabama
6-3 248
4/10/2015
5-6


21
Kyle Emanuel
OLB
North Dakota State
6-3 255
4/21/2015
6


22
CJ Uzomah
TE
Auburn
6-6 262
4/8/2015
6-7


23
Quinton Spain
G
WVU
6-4 330
4/13/2015
7


24
Dexter McDonald
CB
Kansas
6-1 203
4/22/2015
7-FA


25
Bryce Callahan
CB
Rice
5-9 183
4/20/2015
7-FA


26
Cameron Clear
TE
Texas A&M
6-5 277
4/13/2015
7-FA


27
Max Valles
LB
Virginia
6-5 251
4/9/2015
FA


28
Tyler Murphy
QB/WR
Boston College
6-1 214
4/10/2015
FA


29
Kennard Backman
TE
Alabama-Birmingham
6-3 243
4/14/2015
FA


30
Devin Gardner
WR
Michigan
6-3 218
4/16/2015
FA

[hawaiiansteel]

Report: Steelers To Bring OLB Randy Gregory In For Pre Draft Visit

By Dave Bryan on March 27, 2015

http://www.steelersdepot.com/2015/03/report-steelers-to-bring-olb-randy-gregory-in-for-pre-draft-visit/

[Iron City Inc.]

It never hurts to kick the tires. Put the work in and see how it shakes out.

[hawaiiansteel]

James C Wexell @jimwexell -

Told this morning NDakota St. OLB Kyle Emanuel scheduled an April visit with the Steelers.

https://twitter.com/jimwexell

[RuthlessBurgher]

James C Wexell @jimwexell -

Told this morning NDakota St. OLB Kyle Emanuel scheduled an April visit with the Steelers.

https://twitter.com/jimwexell

Cool. I was considering him for a later round OLB spot (perhaps the comp pick that got moved from 252 to 212) in my latest mock.

OVERVIEW
Had dominant senior season with 19.5 sacks. Named First Team FCS All-American, Missouri Valley Defensive Player of the Year, won Buck Buchanon Award (FCS’ top defensive player) and First Team All-Missouri Valley. Was 2013 Second Team All-Missouri Valley and 2012 Honorable Mention. Played in 15 games with eight starts as a freshman in 2011. Two-time All-State selection in high school. Rushed for 1,318 yards and had 84 tackles as a senior.

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS Logged 16.5 tackles for loss and 10 sacks in eight games against top 25 opponents. Fires out with forward lean and low pad level. Good hips with low center of gravity. Has ability to bend edge and turn corner abruptly. Plays with strength and isn't easily redirected when he gets to shoulder of tackle. Has quick feet. Frenetic, moving target who is hard to sustain against. Has a linebacker's agility and ability to avoid traffic at his feet. Pursues runners with outstanding angles and never believes he is out of a play. Can set the edge against run and accelerates into ball carriers with a thud.

WEAKNESSES Played against inferior offensive linemen and often rocked tackles off-balance too easily. Has an average burst to the edge. Struggles to find his way back into rush when he is quick-set. Plays with shorter limbs than scouts like and might be a 3-4 OLB only. Too reliant on "run-and-bend" pass rushing -- needs to increase repertoire. Could become engulfed by NFL linemen if he plays too far inside. Rarely breaks off pass rush at high point to come underneath the tackle.

BOTTOM LINE Small-school prospects often come with inflated statistics, but Emanuel's tape shows a combination of motor and skill that should be respected inside NFL buildings once he's studied closely. Emanuel has the leverage and hips to get under tackles and turn the corner, but his explosion off the snap will be tested. With his foot quickness and surprising lateral agility, there might be defensive coordinators willing to give him a shot as a 4-3 SAM linebacker.

[Slapstick]

I read the same report. If he's got the "run-and-bend" skill set down, Porter could definitely work with him on his other pass rush moves...

[hawaiiansteel]

2015 NFL Draft: Steelers reportedly add three more players to their pre-draft visit list

By Jeff.Hartman on Mar 29, 2015

https://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/LCxswv7nXF9VgfH8p3b3bU6riNw=/0x0:3982x2655/500x333/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/46000704/usa-today-8238159.0.jpg

The Pittsburgh Steelers are starting to compile some of their potential 30 pre-draft visits, and the team has announced three more players who will be making the trip to Pittsburgh for a visit.

It was reported Friday the Pittsburgh Steelers would be hosting Nebraska pass rusher Randy Gregory to one of their pre-draft visits, and NDSU standout linebacker Kyle Emanuel also found himself on the list of pre-draft visits headed to the South Side.

The NFL allows each franchise to host up to 30 players for these visits. While some could be a simply sit down conversation, others will have the players working out for the team's coaching staff. According to the fine folks here at SB Nation, the Steelers have added three more players to their pre-draft visit list.

The first is Cameron Clear, tight end from Texas A&M. The Steelers are looking to find Heath Miller's eventual replacement in this year's draft, and it might be in the team's best interest to take a look. Clear is a large human being standing at 6-foot 5-inches and weighing nearly 300 pounds, but Clear is not considered your modern era tight end. Clear has shown flashes of quality run blocking, but wasn't utilized often as a receiving option within the A&M offense. Clear appears to be more in the mold of Matt Spaeth than Miller.

The second visit for the Steelers will be Louisville wide receiver DeVante Parker. Parker dealt with a foot injury which kept him out nearly his entire first half of his Senior season, but upon his return he was able to reel in over 800 yards receiving. Parker has the size (6-foot 3-inches) the Steelers look to possibly add to their arsenal at the wide receiver position. Parker will be headed to Pittsburgh to meet with the coaching staff and will also be working out for the team at the South Side facility.

The third visit will be a player Mike Tomlin and Joey Porter visited at his Pro Day at Missouri, and we are speaking of elite DE/OLB pass rusher Shane Ray. The Steelers continue to show massive amount of interest in Ray, although nearly all experts expect him to be off the board before the Steelers select at the No. 22 spot in the upcoming NFL Draft. If the Steelers trade up for Ray, he would be a welcome addition to the team's depth at outside linebacker, but how much would a move like that cost the team? Ray will be visiting to simply meet with the staff, not a workout.

The Steelers are doing their annual diligence in terms of evaluating talent, bringing in players and putting athletes through workouts all to try and find who might worthy of a selection by the most successful NFL franchise with a record 6 Lombardi trophies.

http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2015-nfl-draft-prospects-video-position-list-steelers-board/2015/3/29/8307561/2015-nfl-draft-steelers-reportedly-add-three-more-players-to-their

[Chadman]

Shane Ray- interesting. Either they are trading up (unlikely) or doing some background work on someone else...... hello Markus Golden...

[K Train]

Shane Ray- interesting. Either they are trading up (unlikely) or doing some background work on someone else...... hello Markus Golden...

They wouldnt bring in ray to do their homework on Golden lol

It might be unlikely they trade up, but theyve done it before when they really wanted their guy with Polamlu and Holmes

[RuthlessBurgher]

The Devante Parker visit is even more interesting. He's a heck of a player and all, but could you imagine using the 22nd overall pick when we have deficiencies at so many other positions and we have three young talented wideouts already? Folks heads might explode.

[K Train]

The Devante Parker visit is even more interesting. He's a heck of a player and all, but could you imagine using the 22nd overall pick when we have deficiencies at so many other positions and we have three young talented wideouts already? Folks heads might explode.

He probably would be BPA if available at 22.

Peoples heads would explode, but those people dont matter....i would be frustrated pending how the rest of the draft shakes out but they should stick to their boards...you dont just draft defense for the sake of drafting defense

[RuthlessBurgher]

I think both Amari Cooper and Kevin White should go in the top 10, and Devante Parker would not slip past the Browns twice, since they have two picks in the teens before we pick at #22.

[K Train]

I think both Amari Cooper and Kevin White should go in the top 10, and Devante Parker would not slip past the Browns twice, since they have two picks in the teens before we pick at #22.

Well that wasnt the point of my comments IF he was there at 22, but I will remind you that you are talking about the same team that essentiall traded Julio Jones for Greg Little

[Keyplay1]

" Parker will be headed to Pittsburgh to meet with the coaching staff and will also be working out for the team at the South Side facility.

This was from the article by Jeff Hartman from BTSC posted by hawaiiansteel.

I thought I had read in past years that players brought in for "in house" visits were [byrule] not allowed to be worked out. Has something changed?

btw calmkiller: Your work on this over the years has been highly appreciated by many fans [me too]. It is definitely one of the best.

Wasn't there also in past years some mention of pro day meetings, dinners with players, scheduled workouts at players houses, rumors etc.??

Considering the high % of players drafted [when they are available] from these lists, I was really surprised at the flimsy, slip shod reporting of these visits on most other so called top Steeler message boards.

[Keyplay1]

Shane Ray- interesting. Either they are trading up (unlikely) or doing some background work on someone else...... hello Markus Golden...

---Golden has been getting a lot of interest. Tomlin was said to have had dinner with him. Also of course Shane Ray. Then maybe with both? There was some confusion there. But he has been noticed.

This is of interest to me. Several weeks ago I added Markus Golden to my list of players that I think TS [the Steelers] will draft [if they are there in their projected round] when that pick comes up. He is on the yes list.
I hope they bring him in for an in house visit.

Very few players are on the Yes list. For example. These are players from the nfl.com afc north draft winds and rumors site. Some of them are on the in house visits list also.

The following is sort of like a game I am trying to figure out how to make work. Simple enough. If the player is there do TS draft him.


Cameron Clear, TE, Texas A&M: Clear has private workout scheduled with Steelers
No 7/FA

» T.J. Clemmings, OT, Pittsburgh: Steelers OL coach checks out Pitt pro day
No rd1

» Jalen Collins, CB, LSU: Collins dines with Steelers' Tomlin
Yes and No rd 2 No if Marcus Peters is taken rd1 Yes if not.

» Jamison Crowder, WR, Duke: Steelers coaches check out pro day NEI [not enough info]
NEI 4-5 rd

» Kyle Emanuel, OLB, North Dakota State: Steelers will work out Emanuel
No rd6 This may surprise some. Great combine. All Star Big Sky etc etc. but No

» Devin Gardner, QB/WR, Michigan: Gardner says he'll visit Steelers
NEI-UDFA»

Markus Golden, DE, Missouri: Steelers have dinner with Golden
Yes rd 4-5

» Randy Gregory, OLB, Nebraska: Steelers LB coach puts Gregory through pro day workout
No rd1 [might gamble on Marcus Peters but 2??? Nope!

» Danielle Hunter, DE, LSU: Hunter dines with Steelers' Tomlin
No rd2

» Kevin Johnson, CB, Wake Forest: Steelers GM watches Johnson's pro day
No rd1 rd2 ?? If no Peters rd1

» Matt Jones, RB, Florida: Steelers schedule workout for Jones
NEI

» Lorenzo Mauldin, OLB, Louisville: Mauldin dines with Tomlin before pro day
No rd3-4

» Breshad Perriman, WR, Central Florida: Steelers GM gets good look at speedy WR
NEI

» Clive Walford, TE, Miami (Fla.): Walford met with Steelers at combine
No rd2

Hmm! This is sort of taking on the aspects of a game. And it can be documented easily. The in house visits are kind of early but many of them have already been looked at, discussed and opinions formed.

1 Cameron Clear TE Texas A&M
No - But since they have spent time working this guy out maybe a priority UDFA or rd7 pick

2 T.J. Clemmings OT Pitt
No

3 David Cobb RB Minnesota
NEI

4 Justin Cox FS Miss State
NEI Definitely will check this one out

5 Jesse James TE Penn State
Yes rd3-4 Really hope he is drafted

6 Kevin Johnson CB Wake Forest
No

7 Nick Marshall ATH Auburn
Yes rd 5-6 Impressed at senior bowl. Fine athlete. Worth a shot.

8 DeVante Parker WR Louisville
NEI

9 Shane Ray OLB Missouri
No rd1

10 Preston Smith DE Miss State ??? rd1-2 IDK [These 3 are new and are possible yes's.]
11 Jermaine Whitehead S Auburn ??? UDFA
12 Gabe Wright DT Auburn ??? rd4

13 T.J. Yeldon RB Alabama
NEI

Unfortunately a lot of players being considered on the board are not listed. Like Peters, Humphries, Orchard, the 3 Collins etc. Maybe a list of those players and opinions on them would be of interest.

[K Train]

Golden is a good player, but more of the same to what they have already. Hes a run stuffing OLB and doesnt bend well.

I would love him as a 3rd round pick, but not if hes their only answer to the pass rushing need this draft.

[phillyesq]

The Devante Parker visit is even more interesting. He's a heck of a player and all, but could you imagine using the 22nd overall pick when we have deficiencies at so many other positions and we have three young talented wideouts already? Folks heads might explode.

If the Steelers like Parker more than the corners and the second wave of pass rushers, there are worse things in the world than drafting a potentially elite, big WR.

AB is right up there with Bell in terms of importance to the offense. If you add Parker to that mix you really have insurance against any top WR getting injured.

Maybe the Steelers think that Bryant will only be a deep threat. I wouldn't love this pick, but ultimately, I'd like to see the Steelers come out of the draft with a difference maker.

[Keyplay1]

If the Steelers like Parker more than the corners and the second wave of pass rushers, there are worse things in the world than drafting a potentially elite, big WR.

AB is right up there with Bell in terms of importance to the offense. If you add Parker to that mix you really have insurance against any top WR getting injured.

Maybe the Steelers think that Bryant will only be a deep threat. I wouldn't love this pick, but ultimately, I'd like to see the Steelers come out of the draft with a difference maker.

This argument has been made for both drafting a DL and/or an OL rd1. The rationale is not arguable. Thanks to KTrain, a further complication --- also unarguable is made.

But, if no CB or OLB is taken at 22, my guess the % a DL would be taken is 40%, An OL 40%, WR 15%, a S 10% other 5%.

Maybe the visits will clear up the picture. TS do tend to bring in their #1 picks for a visit.

My guess now is it is a 50% chance the rd 1 pick is a CB/OLB and a 50% chance DL/OL.

[Keyplay1]

Oops! Looks like 110%. Okay! Make it DL 35% OL 35%.

[Chadman]

I think the DL itself is "set", but I would not be surprised to see a Preston Smith type DE added- a package DE/DT that comes on in the Dime/Nickle to better increase the pass rush. Football is more about package football than ever before. A guy that sees the field for 30-40% of snaps purely as a pass rush specialist is a valuable player. Think Parnell McPhee.

I'd take Preston Smith in Round 2 if he available.

[K Train]

I think the DL itself is "set", but I would not be surprised to see a Preston Smith type DE added- a package DE/DT that comes on in the Dime/Nickle to better increase the pass rush. Football is more about package football than ever before. A guy that sees the field for 30-40% of snaps purely as a pass rush specialist is a valuable player. Think Parnell McPhee.

I'd take Preston Smith in Round 2 if he available.
I would love Xavier Cooper...guy tested off the charts and was dominant at Washington St. So fast off the snap, looks like Sheldon Richardson-lite

[Rara]

Steelers met with Clive Walford, TE today at Miami Hurricane's pro day today. Tomlin and Colbert. Would love to get Walford in the second!

[RuthlessBurgher]

Steelers met with Clive Walford, TE today at Miami Hurricane's pro day today. Tomlin and Colbert. Would love to get Walford in the second!

Yup yup. As Hurricane TE's go, he may not be Jimmy Graham, but he is a throwback TE like we like...a blocker first instead of just a bigger wideout type. He'd be great as Heath's understudy and heir apparent. A better fit for what we look for from our TE's than past prospects like Ebron and Eifert who got endless threads devoted to them in the past.

[Chadman]

I would love Xavier Cooper...guy tested off the charts and was dominant at Washington St. So fast off the snap, looks like Sheldon Richardson-lite

Agreed. He's probably better value to Draft Round too. A situational DE that can also play some 'regular snaps' I think is great value without taking time away from Heyward or Tuitt who the Steelers need to stick with given the time/money/draft choice investment in the 2. But as part of a 3-man DL on nickle & dime sets...that'd be pretty handy.

[Rara]

I can't see getting a defensive end as a day one or day two need...more like a 6th or 7th round pick now with Geathers re-signed..hopefully getting rid of Cam Thomas.

[Chadman]

I can't see getting a defensive end as a day one or day two need...more like a 6th or 7th round pick now with Geathers re-signed..hopefully getting rid of Cam Thomas.

That depends on the type of DE role you want them to play. I'm suggesting a guy that takes a NT off the field and plays a pure pass rushing type role only on certain packages. Package football IS football now. If the 3rd round choice in 2015 plays 30% of snaps situationally, that's a pretty good return. These last few years the OLB's have not been generating enough pass rush. If there are better ways of getting to the QB, I'm all for it, because it will mask the DB's faults a bit better.

[hawaiiansteel]

I think the DL itself is "set", but I would not be surprised to see a Preston Smith type DE added- a package DE/DT that comes on in the Dime/Nickle to better increase the pass rush. Football is more about package football than ever before. A guy that sees the field for 30-40% of snaps purely as a pass rush specialist is a valuable player. Think Parnell McPhee.

I'd take Preston Smith in Round 2 if he available.

James C Wexell @jimwexell -

“@RavensInsider: Steve Bisciotti said team wants to acquire another Pernell McPhee type” -- pencil in Preston Smith

https://twitter.com/jimwexell

[Chadman]

James C Wexell @jimwexell -

“@RavensInsider: Steve Bisciotti said team wants to acquire another Pernell McPhee type” -- pencil in Preston Smith

https://twitter.com/jimwexell

The Ravens have been following my posts...

[hawaiiansteel]

The Ravens have been following my posts...

Ozzie is following an Aussie...:D

[fordfixer]

Ozzie is following an Aussie...:D


Someone has to :p

[Chadman]

If living in paradise & living the life of luxury wasn't the reason I look upon you northerners with pity, I'd almost be offended...


Almost... :p

[RuthlessBurgher]

Ozzie is following an Aussie...:D

From now on, we'll just have to refer to Chadman as Aussie Newsome. ;)

[phillyesq]

Visit with Tavarus Dantzler, athletic, small school OLB:

http://steelerswire.usatoday.com/2015/04/08/steelers-to-bring-in-athletic-tavarus-dantzler-for-private-workout/

Also a visit with Matt Jones, RB, Florida.

http://steelerswire.usatoday.com/2015/04/07/kevin-colbert-and-florida-rb-matt-jones-have-dinner-per-report/

[RuthlessBurgher]

Also a visit with Matt Jones, RB, Florida.

http://steelerswire.usatoday.com/2015/04/07/kevin-colbert-and-florida-rb-matt-jones-have-dinner-per-report/

Perhaps this is to make up for missing out on quarterback turned workout warrior turned wideout turned cokehead Matt Jones a few years back. Many thanks to Jacksonville for taking that guy ahead of us, thereby allowing Heath Miller to fall into our laps instead.

Seriously, though, this Jones is similar in size (over 6' tall and about 230 lbs.) and should be drafted around the same area (5th or 6th round) as Vince Williams' brother, fellow Sunshine State RB Karlos Williams.

[K Train]

Id say Williams and Jones are heavy favorites to be steelers if they are there in round 5-6

I think they would absolutely take Yeldon in 3 though

[phillyesq]

Visits today, per Bouchette:

Senquez Golson
Eli Harold
Nate Orchard
CJ Uzomah

[phillyesq]

Perhaps this is to make up for missing out on quarterback turned workout warrior turned wideout turned cokehead Matt Jones a few years back. Many thanks to Jacksonville for taking that guy ahead of us, thereby allowing Heath Miller to fall into our laps instead.

Seriously, though, this Jones is similar in size (over 6' tall and about 230 lbs.) and should be drafted around the same area (5th or 6th round) as Vince Williams' brother, fellow Sunshine State RB Karlos Williams.

I remember the endless threads on the Trib Board devoted to Matt Jones.

[Chadman]

I know there is a mini-board crush on Maxx Williams, but I find it interesting how many lower round TE's the Steelers have shown interest in.

I'm not sure what the Steelers will do at RB, but I'd predict if we do see a RB drafted, that Dri Archer might become the #4/#5 WR instead of getting lost in the shuffle at RB. Or he could be a multi-tool type. Either way, I'd say he'll play more snaps at WR.

[K Train]

Uzomah tested much better than i thought he would...would be interesting.

[Chadman]

Uzomah tested much better than i thought he would...would be interesting.

Might mean VERY little, but he's an impressive interview guy. Comes across as pretty intelligent, articulate. I'd imagine in one-on-one interview meetings, he'd be quite popular.

[squidkid]

Id say Williams and Jones are heavy favorites to be steelers if they are there in round 5-6

I think they would absolutely take Yeldon in 3 though

i dont think our rb situation is too bad. i cant see a pick before round 5, honestly.
i think cb, s and olb would be taken even if yeldon is there.

[K Train]

Yeldon is very similar to bell and would be good value in 3...deangelo is what? 32? And who even knows if bell is in the plans to sign long term (I hope he is) but we've seen how tough it can be for teams to spend top dollar on a RB.

Definitely not ideal, but good value nonetheless. I'd say Williams or jones late is more likely

[Iron City Inc.]

Grant OSU corner in for visit. He could be a good value pick. Excellent speed and if we go corner twice he may be on the radar.

[phillyesq]

Marcus Peters, CB
Alex Carter, CB
Max Valles, LB

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/04/09/steelers-keep-up-with-their-neighbors-visit-with-marcus-peters/

Valles seems to be a project type OLB.

[papillon]

Marcus Peters, CB
Alex Carter, CB
Max Valles, LB

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/04/09/steelers-keep-up-with-their-neighbors-visit-with-marcus-peters/

Valles seems to be a project type OLB.

They're all projects in the Steelers scheme, oh wait, Lebeau is gone, they only need to teach basic math this year. :D

Pappy

[K Train]

Finally some Peters talk

[Shawn]

Grant OSU corner in for visit. He could be a good value pick. Excellent speed and if we go corner twice he may be on the radar. I like Grant quite a bit. I think he becomes a solid #2 DB.

[K Train]

Still think Grant plays more like a safety, and hes a bit undersized for it.

[Shawn]

I'm not too worried about his height and honestly I watched his career and found him to be an underrated cover guy. For whatever reason not getting the love he deserves. I think he is a mid second talent.

[K Train]

Theres a least a dozen CBs I would rank higher.

Agreed he might be getting a little underrated but second round would throw me into a fit of rage

[Shawn]

Theres a least a dozen CBs I would rank higher.

Agreed he might be getting a little underrated but second round would throw me into a fit of rage I'm saying if he is sitting there in round 3, you grab him.

[Shawn]

Theres a least a dozen CBs I would rank higher.

Agreed he might be getting a little underrated but second round would throw me into a fit of rage Also, it's interesting that your rankings are right with CBS's rankings. I guess great minds think alike. I have him rated as the 10th best, 9 above him and several not by much.

[K Train]

Also, it's interesting that your rankings are right with CBS's rankings. I guess great minds think alike. I have him rated as the 10th best, 9 above him and several not by much.

Interestingly enough I cant see CBSsports at work to see what you are talking about, but i posted my rankings a week ago here:

http://www.planetsteelers.com/forums/showthread.php/44215-CB-Jalen-Collins-could-be-first-round-option-for-Steelers?p=641755&viewfull=1#post641755

and he wasnt in my top 14....cant compare with CBS right now, but im pretty sure mine dont look like theirs...cant say for sure until I get home though

[Shawn]

Interestingly enough I cant see CBSsports at work to see what you are talking about, but i posted my rankings a week ago here:

http://www.planetsteelers.com/forums/showthread.php/44215-CB-Jalen-Collins-could-be-first-round-option-for-Steelers?p=641755&viewfull=1#post641755

and he wasnt in my top 14....cant compare with CBS right now, but im pretty sure mine dont look like theirs...cant say for sure until I get home though Cool, I think it's a stretch to say PJ Williams, Gaines, Darby, Jones and even Rollins are better DBs.

[RuthlessBurgher]

Marcus Peters, CB
Alex Carter, CB
Max Valles, LB

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/04/09/steelers-keep-up-with-their-neighbors-visit-with-marcus-peters/

Valles seems to be a project type OLB.

It would be interesting if they took both UVa OLB's Eli Harold early and Max Valles late like they had a generation ago with Joey Porter and Clark Haggans from Colorado State.

[K Train]

Cool, I think it's a stretch to say PJ Williams, Gaines, Darby, Jones and even Rollins are better DBs.
Cool, I think come draft day you might find yourself very alone on that one.

[Shawn]

Cool, I think come draft day you might find yourself very alone on that one. I won't disagree with you. I often disagree with the scouts. I think he ends up going late 3 where I would consider him a prime value.

[K Train]

I won't disagree with you. I often disagree with the scouts. I think he ends up going late 3 where I would consider him a prime value.
As a player he reminds me of Matheiu (spelling?)...hes small, but feisty. Can run with anyone but is better with the ball in front of him.

I wont say his value shouldnt be around 3 but I think 4-5 is more likely, that could still change though....Honeybadger was a heisman finalist, a return man, and a turnover machine so it bumped him up but size is a concern, especially if teams view him as a safety (which im not sure they will/do, i just do)

[Chadman]

Steelers are bringing in South Alabama TE Wes Saxton.

Projected 5th round onwards.

Is anyone else seeing a trend in late round type TE's coming in? What does that say for Maxx Williams?

[Shawn]

As a player he reminds me of Matheiu (spelling?)...hes small, but feisty. Can run with anyone but is better with the ball in front of him.

I wont say his value shouldnt be around 3 but I think 4-5 is more likely, that could still change though....Honeybadger was a heisman finalist, a return man, and a turnover machine so it bumped him up but size is a concern, especially if teams view him as a safety (which im not sure they will/do, i just do) Grant does indeed have some honeybadger in him. He likes to bump heads, get physical, come up and pop a ball carrier...and he is a pretty darn good cover guy as well. He gets knocked by scouts for being "stiff". I just don't see it. Maybe my eye just doesn't have what it takes to see that stuff. What I know is I loved having him on that Buckeye team. He was a baller and a leader. And I'm toughest on my Buckeyes when it comes to the draft.

[calmkiller]

Grant OSU corner in for visit. He could be a good value pick. Excellent speed and if we go corner twice he may be on the radar.

Do we have a link or confirmation of the scheduled visit with anyone for this one? I see people talking about it here, but nothing elsewhere.

[calmkiller]

I think I have everything updated now. Let me know if I missed something.

[Oviedo]

Steelers are bringing in South Alabama TE Wes Saxton.

Projected 5th round onwards.

Is anyone else seeing a trend in late round type TE's coming in? What does that say for Maxx Williams?

Says nothing bad about Williams except that the Steelers have greater needs at other positions early in the draft. Doing due diligence at a position of moderate need. Any TE taken late is likely a future Spaeth replacement not a Miller replacement. We also don't know what they have or think of Branchflower. Maybe in their eyes they already have Heath's replacement on the roster.

[K Train]

Spaeth is perfect for Munchaks blocking scheme, but im sure they would like to get Heaths replacement sometime. Haley was never really a TE guy until he got heath so I think that speaks a lot about how they might want to address it. Heath is so well rounded, they would probably look in that mold before they look towards a guy like Funchess....as much as steeler fans seem to crush on jump ball split out TE types, it probably wont happen

[calmkiller]

Mark Kaboly Tweets:

Steelers visits for Friday: Boston College QB Tyler Murphy; Brashad Perelman, Wes Saxton
My autocorrect failed me. Make the Central Florida WR Breshad Perriman and South Alabama TE Wes Saxton

[Iron City Inc.]

Do we have a link or confirmation of the scheduled visit with anyone for this one? I see people talking about it here, but nothing elsewhere.
Kozora tweeted it but Steelers Depo still has an article up written by Dave Bryan about Grant in for a visit.

[Rara]

Excited to see Carter get a visit in...even more excited that Marcus Peters did!

[steelblood]

Tyler Murphy is an interesting visit. I really don't think he is an NFL QB. But, he can really run. He is fast, has great vision, and is strong. He could probably play RB or WR (if he can catch). I wonder how the Steelers see him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYgj9s6vETs

[phillyesq]

Sammie Coates, WR
Cameron Clear, TE
Quinton Spain, G

http://steelerswire.usatoday.com/2015/04/13/steelers-draft-prospects-sammie-coates-among-trio-set-to-visit-pittsburgh/

[RuthlessBurgher]

Considering that we have been so successful taking wideouts in the 3rd round and later, and our WR corps seems to be one of the positions on the team that we need to worry about the least, certainly compared to CB and OLB, it is certainly eyebrow raising that we are sniffing around a couple of first round wideouts (DeVante Parker and Breshad Perriman) and now a second round wideout (Sammie Coates) as well. Either this is a great smokescreen job, or the team may surprise us all and take a wideout way before most of us expect them to.

[Iron City Inc.]

Per Kobaly Jeff Heuerman in today. His 13 tape better then 14 but he was used differently in 14. Good upside for a likely mid rounder with a solid all around game. Not much not to like about this guy.

[phillyesq]

Considering that we have been so successful taking wideouts in the 3rd round and later, and our WR corps seems to be one of the positions on the team that we need to worry about the least, certainly compared to CB and OLB, it is certainly eyebrow raising that we are sniffing around a couple of first round wideouts (DeVante Parker and Breshad Perriman) and now a second round wideout (Sammie Coates) as well. Either this is a great smokescreen job, or the team may surprise us all and take a wideout way before most of us expect them to.

I'm really not sure what to make of it. Maybe the Steelers see Bryant as a deep threat only who will be unable to round into a starting WR. Maybe the plan is to let Wheaton walk after this season and to groom a strong top 3. Maybe they think a WR drops and that is how they spend the pick. I'm really not sure what to make of it, but it is puzzling.

[hawaiiansteel]

Per Kobaly Jeff Heuerman in today. His 13 tape better then 14 but he was used differently in 14. Good upside for a likely mid rounder with a solid all around game. Not much not to like about this guy.

Urban Meyer has said that Heuerman is his favorite player he's coached ever.

that's good enough for me...

[RuthlessBurgher]

Urban Meyer has said that Heuerman is his favorite player he's coached ever.

that's good enough for me...

And he coached this guy!

http://www.voodoobrown.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/tebow-jesus.jpg


Seriously, though, Heuerman would be a nice pick if not for the multiple Lis Franc surgeries.

[calmkiller]

Seriously, though, Heuerman would be a nice pick if not for the multiple Lis Franc surgeries.

Good reason to bring him in. They can give him a once over with their own docs.

[Keyplay1]

I would love Xavier Cooper...guy tested off the charts and was dominant at Washington St. So fast off the snap, looks like Sheldon Richardson-lite

Chadman wrote "Agreed. He's probably better value to Draft Round too. A situational DE that can also play some 'regular snaps' I think is great value without taking time away from Heyward or Tuitt who the Steelers need to stick with given the time/money/draft choice investment in the 2. But as part of a 3-man DL on nickle & dime sets...that'd be pretty handy.

Looks like you called the shot yet once again Train. This player is infor a visit according to Scott Brown.

Scott Brown, ESPN Pittsburgh Steelers report

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hosting two more tight ends Tuesday as Ohio State's Jeff Heuerman and the University of Alabama-Birmingham's Kennard Backman are among the NFL draft prospects visiting team headquarters.

The Steelers are also meeting with Washington State defensive tackle Xavier Cooper.

from cbs.com

80 *Xavier Cooper DT 10 Washington State rJr 6-3 293 2-3

Combine Results

40 Yd 20 Yd 10 Yd 225 Bench Vertical jump Broad Shuttle 3-Cone Drill
4.86 2.81 1.67 29 29 9'2" 4.37 7.23

Did this hours ago forgot to post it. Not sure if these new players other than the TE were posted.

[Keyplay1]

I think I read where someone [calmkiller,Chadman?] said TS[the STeelers] average drafting a little over 4 players each year.

All the more reason why this is such an important thread.

It also occurred to me that number is really quite high. Then if you consider all the players that visited who just were not there when TS picked that might have been drafted, that number would probably be even higher.

I think I will keep track of those players this year.

But TBH, I am now more interested in the players that ARE there when TS pick that are NOT taken. I think I am going to keep track of them also. It is sort of a game. There are quite a few of the players that visit or are taken to dinner or worked out etc. that I don't think TS would take even if they are there when they pick. [Forget it! It is too hard to do. Maybe next year:D]

[K Train]

Chadman wrote "Agreed. He's probably better value to Draft Round too. A situational DE that can also play some 'regular snaps' I think is great value without taking time away from Heyward or Tuitt who the Steelers need to stick with given the time/money/draft choice investment in the 2. But as part of a 3-man DL on nickle & dime sets...that'd be pretty handy.

Looks like you called the shot yet once again Train. This player is infor a visit according to Scott Brown.

Scott Brown, ESPN Pittsburgh Steelers report

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hosting two more tight ends Tuesday as Ohio State's Jeff Heuerman and the University of Alabama-Birmingham's Kennard Backman are among the NFL draft prospects visiting team headquarters.

The Steelers are also meeting with Washington State defensive tackle Xavier Cooper.

from cbs.com

80 *Xavier Cooper DT 10 Washington State rJr 6-3 293 2-3

Combine Results

40 Yd 20 Yd 10 Yd 225 Bench Vertical jump Broad Shuttle 3-Cone Drill
4.86 2.81 1.67 29 29 9'2" 4.37 7.23

Did this hours ago forgot to post it. Not sure if these new players other than the TE were posted.

Awesome! Cooper would be a fantastic pick. No one watches washington st play but he is so explosive off the snap, and so tough to get a hand on. Not the perfect 34 DE but I guy that can grow into it (much like richardson who is probably the top 34 DE in the league right now, he was an UT at Mizzou)

[Oviedo]

Considering that we have been so successful taking wideouts in the 3rd round and later, and our WR corps seems to be one of the positions on the team that we need to worry about the least, certainly compared to CB and OLB, it is certainly eyebrow raising that we are sniffing around a couple of first round wideouts (DeVante Parker and Breshad Perriman) and now a second round wideout (Sammie Coates) as well. Either this is a great smokescreen job, or the team may surprise us all and take a wideout way before most of us expect them to.

Got to watch Perriman a lot here at UCF. He is going to be a really good player. Just seems to always make plays.

[calmkiller]

I think I read where someone [calmkiller,Chadman?] said TS[the STeelers] average drafting a little over 4 players each year.

All the more reason why this is such an important thread.

It also occurred to me that number is really quite high. Then if you consider all the players that visited who just were not there when TS picked that might have been drafted, that number would probably be even higher.

I think I will keep track of those players this year.

But TBH, I am now more interested in the players that ARE there when TS pick that are NOT taken. I think I am going to keep track of them also. It is sort of a game. There are quite a few of the players that visit or are taken to dinner or worked out etc. that I don't think TS would take even if they are there when they pick. [Forget it! It is too hard to do. Maybe next year:D]

It has been accurate. 4-5 players that visit are drafted. In the first post I have linked to the past years threads. If you click each year I have the players we drafted highlighted in Green. Last year we drafted 6 players that visited on the official 30. 2013 we had 5 from the official 30 drafted. You can go back on look for yourself.

[K Train]

I believe Perriman is not as good as advertised (as a first rounder at least, hes a ridiculous physical prospect)

[RuthlessBurgher]

I believe Perriman is not as good as advertised (as a first rounder at least, hes a ridiculous physical prospect)

Some have Perriman ahead of Parker now after the offseason workouts, but I still think Parker is the better overall prospect.

[K Train]

Some have Perriman ahead of Parker now after the offseason workouts, but I still think Parker is the better overall prospect.

I think Parker is better and its really not all that close

[RuthlessBurgher]

I think Parker is better and its really not all that close

Yeah, I certainly do not want to take a wideout in the first, but with them seemingly looking at them, if they decided to go that route, I wouldn't be upset with Parker if his truly the best available player. Perriman, though, seems to have a bit too much Torrey Smith in him for my taste (I never liked Torrey Smith...he has excellent speed and put up some decent numbers, but never seemed all that reliable).

[K Train]

Agree completely

[Keyplay1]

Scott Brown, ESPN Pittsburgh Steelers reporter


"The Pittsburgh Steelers are hosting their most intriguing NFL prospect yet as they meet with players in advance of the draft.

Nebraska defensive end/outside linebacker Randy Gregory is visiting Steelers headquarters Thursday along with Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner, who projects as a wide receiver at the next level."

---I only posted this because the thread was ready to slip to page 2. For some reason on this my browser will not post live links but the address is correct.---

Kaboly from the Trib has this as his lead story today also.

By Mark Kaboly
Thursday, April 16, 2015, 1:48 p.m.
Updated 4 hours ago

"Nebraska rush outside linebacker Randy Gregory likely will not be around when the Steelers make their first-round pick at No. 22 in the NFL Draft later this month, but they aren't taking anything for granted, especially following his positive marijuana test during the Combine in February."

http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/8186778-74/steelers-gregory-thursday#axzz3XYUD5QKz

[Shawn]

Per Kobaly Jeff Heuerman in today. His 13 tape better then 14 but he was used differently in 14. Good upside for a likely mid rounder with a solid all around game. Not much not to like about this guy. Jeff is going to make someone a really good TE. He kind of got lost on that Buckeye team stocked with talent. But, the guy can play.

[Shawn]

Lean Xavier out and play him as a true elephant...he might have those abilities. The guy is twitching for a man his size.

[K Train]

Xavier Cooper?

He isnt cut out for that role...if he had longer arms and bigger hands he would be much more highly regarded (i just saw recently his baby sized hands). He is an impressive athlete off the snap. A poster on my board compared him to Sheldon Richardson, i think thats a little too optimisitc considering Richardson has been the best player on the field since he was a 5* recruit in HS but the role could definitely be similar....slightly miscast in a 34, but a penetrator who runs with a relentless motor and is a nightmare to get a hand on

[Keyplay1]

I just deleted a really very lengthy and in depth post on Xavier Cooper. I condense it down to this.

I think Xavier Cooper has a better chance of being a Steeler than Owamagbe Odighizuwa.

Instead I am going elsewhere. I just noticed on that site walterfootball.com their listing of Steeler visits etc. It was really complete and up to date even adding yesterdays visits. Anyhow a couple of years ago I would never pay any attention to that site but it really seems to be getting better all the time.

I have a couple of questions about the list but first the list---



image: http://walterfootball.com/jscss/Images/Logos/MED/PIT.gif
Pittsburgh Steelers

No. 1 Team Need
Two Cornerbacks
See the other needs ...
• Kennard Backman, TE, UAB (PRI)
• Alex Carter, CB, Stanford (PRI)
• Cameron Clear, TE, Texas A&M (PRI)
• T.J. Clemmings, OT, Pittsburgh (INT)
• Sammie Coates, WR, Auburn (PRI)
• David Cobb, RB, Minnesota (COM)
• Jalen Collins, CB, LSU (PRO)
• Xavier Cooper, DT, Washington State (PRI)
• Justin Cox, FS, Mississippi State (INT)
• Max Garcia, C/OT/G, Florida (PRO)
• Devin Gardner, QB/WR, Michigan (PRI)
• Senquez Golson, CB, Ole Miss (PRI)
• Doran Grant, CB/S, Ohio State (PRI)
• Randy Gregory, DE/3-4OLB, Nebraska (PRI)
• Eli Harold, OLB/DE/3-4OLB, Virginia (PRI)
• Jeff Heuerman, TE, Ohio State (PRI)
• Danielle Hunter, DE, LSU (PRO)
• Jesse James^, TE, Penn State (COM, PRI)
• Kevin Johnson, CB, Wake Forest (PRO)
• Matt Jones, RB, Florida (PRO)
• Nick Marshall, FS/QB/CB, Auburn (PRO)
• Tyler Murphy, QB, Boston College (PRI)
• Nate Orchard, DE/OLB, Utah (PRI)
• DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville (WOR)
• Breshad Perriman, WR, Central Florida (PRI)
• Marcus Peters, CB, Washington (PRI)
• Shane Ray, OLB/DE/3-4OLB, Missouri (PRO)
• Darryl Roberts, CB, Marshall (PRI)
• Wes Saxton, TE, South Alabama (PRI)
• Preston Smith, DE, Mississippi State (PRO)
• Quinton Spain, G, West Virginia (PRI)
• C.J. Uzomah, TE, Auburn (PRI)
• Max Valles, OLB, Virginia (PRI)
• Clive Walford, TE, Miami (PRO)
• Jermaine Whitehead, S, Auburn (PRO)
• Gabe Wright, DT, Auburn (PRO)
• T.J. Yeldon, RB, Alabama (COM)
•

Now the code

SR - Senior Bowl meeting.
EW - East-West Shrine meeting.
COM - Combine meeting.
INT - Interested.
VINT - Very Interested.
PRO - Pro Day or campus meeting/workout.
LOC - Local visit.
PRI - Private visit.
WOR - Private Workout.
% - indicates more than one meeting at an event.
^ - has met with team at more than one event.
# - indicates meeting set up outside of the 2015 Senior Bowl or the 2015 East-West Shrine Game

QUESTIION:

1, On Jesse James he has a PRI. But he has not visited here. Very early on he was visited and worked out and interviewed etc etc. No doubt there is plenty of interest there but the visit was there and not here or did he also come in here for a workout? Anyway it is a minor point but it had me wondering.

Anyway I was really surprised that an outsider site would have such a thorough listing on the Steelers.

2. I was also wondering that if he was drafted it would probably not count as a player visiting drafted even though it really should since he was personally visited just about everyone.

Read more at http://walterfootball.com/ProspectMeetings/ByTeam#yZEO0tYfEIVrlVrI.99

[K Train]

Im surprised by the complete lack on interest in Odighizuwa

[RuthlessBurgher]

I think players like Clemmings from Pitt and James from PSU can visit the team facilities, but those visits do not coun against our limit of 30 visits, since those guys are considered to be "local" players.

[K Train]

Yeah I would expect Amos, Hull, and Donovan Smith to be met with still and not count against the 30. Hull played for Cannonsburg in HS....he is extremely local lol

[RuthlessBurgher]

DeVante Parker, Breshad Perriman, Sammie Coates, and now Jaelen Strong. That's 4 highly rated wideouts expected to come off the board in the first round or two at the latest. This is getting weird.


Jaelen Strong visiting Steelers

Posted by Mike Wilkening on April 17, 2015, 12:46 PM EDT

The Steelers are hosting one of the well-regarded wide receivers in the Class of 2015.

Arizona State’s Jaelen Strong is visiting Pittsburgh on Friday, Bob Labriola of Steelers Digest reported.

As a redshirt junior in 2014, Strong (6-2, 217) hauled in 82 passes for 1,165 yards and 10 touchdowns for the Sun Devils.

The Steelers select 21st in Round One. With Antonio Brown, Markus Wheaton and Martavis Bryant already in the fold, wide receiver is not a pressing need for Pittsburgh. That said, the Steelers’ offense could stand to upgrade its fourth WR spot, and Strong would certainly help in that regard.

Strong was slated to be at the Combine medical re-evaluation this weekend in Indianapolis because of a wrist injury suffered in 2014, but he will not be attending due to a schedule conflict. However, he has shared updated medical information with teams. Strong has indicated he does not need surgery for the injury.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/04/17/jaelen-strong-visiting-steelers/

[K Train]

I dont think its weird at all...i dont believe they are willing to reach too dramatically for need.

Wheaton sucks, he could still have a break out year but so far I think i am pretty comfortable saying he sucks. Bryant is so unknown...my god he gave us a lot to be excited about but we are completely unsure if he will ever be anything more than a deep threat. Adding WR in the first two rounds isnt completely unheard of...most of us wanted a WR last year and the team was interested in Evans, Beckham, and Benjamin. Not much has changed since then, they have bryant waiting, they probably have less faith in wheaton, and they lost moore

[RuthlessBurgher]

I can't see Parker falling to #22, but if he did, he'd almost certainly be the best player available, so I'd take that pick...he's a top tier wideout just behind Cooper and White in my mind.

I consider Perriman and Strong to be 2nd tier wideouts, and if the choice at #22 comes down to a 2nd tier CB, a 2nd tier OLB, or a 2nd tier WR, I'd go with the defensive player.

Coates could be a possible BPA candidate at #56 (or even Strong if he falls, but I don't expect him to).

[K Train]

Yeah, Cooper/White/Parker are the only WRs id take in the first and its likely none will be there.

I love Stefon Diggs if hes sitting there in 3 or 4

[hawaiiansteel]

I can't see Parker falling to #22, but if he did, he'd almost certainly be the best player available, so I'd take that pick...he's a top tier wideout just behind Cooper and White in my mind.

I consider Perriman and Strong to be 2nd tier wideouts, and if the choice at #22 comes down to a 2nd tier CB, a 2nd tier OLB, or a 2nd tier WR, I'd go with the defensive player.

Coates could be a possible BPA candidate at #56 (or even Strong if he falls, but I don't expect him to).

if DeVante Parker were to somehow fall to 1(22) I believe he would be the BPA and the Steelers would select him.

the same would be true if Jaelen Strong were to fall to 2(56).

I don't expect either of those two scenarios to happen but the Steelers are doing their due diligence just in case it does...

[Keyplay1]

There was an article on nfl.com last week discussing numerous reasons why teams might bring a player in for a visit other than a job interview. Not much attention was paid to it.

But didn't Marcus Peters go up against Strong a number of times in his career?

I don't get bringing in all these WR's either. Could it be some kind of after effect of the Mike Wallace trauma?:D

[K Train]

Steelers are lethal in the passing game right now but outside of Brown and Bell they are relatively weak. Bryant, Wheaton, and DHB....

[Keyplay1]

I think players like Clemmings from Pitt and James from PSU can visit the team facilities, but those visits do not coun against our limit of 30 visits, since those guys are considered to be "local" players.

Five minutes ago I did not agree with that.

I just found out that there are no Penn St players on the roster. The last one drafted was Shipley in 2009. The article in pennlive.com did state that his visit here did not count against the 30. Also on the 2009 Chatman visit list he is on the Local visits group. Yeah! I though only Pitt players were local.

http://www.pennlive.com/steelers/index.ssf/2015/04/nfl_draft_2015_former_penn_state_jesse_james_pitts burgh_steelers_visit.html

[Rara]

Yeah, Cooper/White/Parker are the only WRs id take in the first and its likely none will be there.

I love Stefon Diggs if hes sitting there in 3 or 4

5 or 6 is fine with me.

[7upnext]

I dont think its weird at all...i dont believe they are willing to reach too dramatically for need.

Wheaton sucks, he could still have a break out year but so far I think i am pretty comfortable saying he sucks. Bryant is so unknown...my god he gave us a lot to be excited about but we are completely unsure if he will ever be anything more than a deep threat. Adding WR in the first two rounds isnt completely unheard of...most of us wanted a WR last year and the team was interested in Evans, Beckham, and Benjamin. Not much has changed since then, they have bryant waiting, they probably have less faith in wheaton, and they lost moore

The jury is still out on Wheaton. He looks like a guy that just needs reps and chances. I liked what I saw but he doesn't leap out of my TV at me like Bryant does. It's a very deep class and I sometimes think they bring in the more highly rated guys to compare to some quiet sleeper guy they are actually targeting. So if their sleeper who they feel will be there in later rounds is in same class as these guys...they feel better about choosing another position instead. At least, that's what I would do and having faith in KC I believe that's how he operates. What's interesting is usually (maybe someone with a better memory can confirm) we really do end up drafting a good amount of players that come in for visits so that list contains most likely a few new Steelers!!!!

[RuthlessBurgher]

By Michael David Smith
April 18, 2015, 11:22 AM EDT
Steelers’ doctors clear Jaelen Strong’s wrist

We noted yesterday that former Arizona State receiver Jaelen Strong would miss Saturday’s medical re-check in Indianapolis, and that he had a visit with the Steelers. As it turned out, Strong’s visit allowed the Steelers’ doctors to give Strong’s injured wrist a thorough check.

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Strong went through a battery of tests on his wrist during his visit to Pittsburgh. According to Schefter, the Steelers’ doctors cleared Strong and are sending the results of his checkup to other teams.

It’s odd that Strong is getting the re-check from the Steelers’ doctors rather than going through the process that most players recovering from injuries go through in Indianapolis. It’s unclear whether every other team will be satisfied with getting a report from the Steelers’ staff.

Despite a report that Strong would need surgery to repair the broken bone in his wrist, Strong says he played five games through the injury and is fine.

Strong will attend the draft and is viewed as a late-first or early-second-round pick.

[calmkiller]

Five minutes ago I did not agree with that.

I just found out that there are no Penn St players on the roster. The last one drafted was Shipley in 2009. The article in pennlive.com did state that his visit here did not count against the 30. Also on the 2009 Chatman visit list he is on the Local visits group. Yeah! I though only Pitt players were local.

http://www.pennlive.com/steelers/index.ssf/2015/04/nfl_draft_2015_former_penn_state_jesse_james_pitts burgh_steelers_visit.html


It is a mileage based " local" visit, I think it is 30 miles. It is also based on where the player is from. (or it has been in the past)

[steelblood]

I can't see Parker falling to #22, but if he did, he'd almost certainly be the best player available, so I'd take that pick...he's a top tier wideout just behind Cooper and White in my mind.

I consider Perriman and Strong to be 2nd tier wideouts, and if the choice at #22 comes down to a 2nd tier CB, a 2nd tier OLB, or a 2nd tier WR, I'd go with the defensive player.

Coates could be a possible BPA candidate at #56 (or even Strong if he falls, but I don't expect him to).

IMO, Parker is too much like Bryant (in what he adds to the team). He has not proven he can run routes and did not show explosion out of his cuts at the combine. He is a big bodied receiver who runs well after the catch. He is more physical than Bryant though not quite as big nor explosive. Still, both project as outside the numbers, downfield receivers with red zone skills. It wouldn't be a disaster to draft him (as you can use two of these guys). But, it might be a bit of a redundancy to add him (especially for a 1st round pick).

That said, if Parker improves his route running (Brown would be a great mentor), he could become a complete receiver in the mold of Michael Irvin.

[steelblood]

You know, all this talk about taking a WR, I can't believe we are not bringing Todd Gurley in for a visit or mentioning him as a possibility. With his ACL, there is a slight chance that he falls to our pick. IMO, he is the most talented player in this draft. I know that we have Bell, but RBs get injured and take a lot of big hits. A guy like Gurley could take 10 touches a game (more than a WR probably would) given that he can play backup RB and return kicks (he is phenomenal KR). And if Bell would go down, we would have no drop off (we could actually win a playoff game--not like last season). I like Melvin Gordon too. I know most here won't want to hear about a first round RB. But, if we are really talking about BPA. These guys are more talented than Parker.

[K Train]

The thing is taking RBs in round 1 in general when rounds 2-3 have been such a sweet spot for talented backs.

Positional value + shelf life + likelihood of paying one a mega deal just proves time and time again its a poor investment in the first round

[squidkid]

is it just me or is our list of visits kinda lame?

[Shawn]

It's just you...as usual.

[Shawn]

You don't take a running back in round one. Let alone take one when your have a pro bowl back.

[Shawn]

We now know why the Steelers are bringing in first round WRs. They are posturing against Brown. This could get ugly.

[K Train]

Brown really has very little leverage

[steelblood]

You don't take a running back in round one. Let alone take one when your have a pro bowl back.

Short-sighted. DeAngelo Williams showed nothing last year. If Bell goes down, we are sunk...as we were in the playoff game.

Also Bell is under contract for this year and next. After that he will want top money. It is always tough to pay a running back 10 million plus.

[Shawn]

Short-sighted. DeAngelo Williams showed nothing last year. If Bell goes down, we are sunk...as we were in the playoff game.

Also Bell is under contract for this year and next. After that he will want top money. It is always tough to pay a running back 10 million plus. not short sighted at all. First, he is coming off major reconstruction. Who knows if he will be the same player. Second, you don't draft running backs in the first round because you don't get as much mileage on running backs and because you can find elite running backs in the second and third rounds.

[squidkid]

It's just you...as usual.


so tell me who you love on that list and why?

[K Train]

Off memory:

Recent first round RBs:

Adrian Peterson, Jonathan Stewart, Laurence Maroney, Deangelo Williams, Darren Mcfadden, Rashard Mendenhall, Felix Jones, Beanie Wells, Trent Richardson, Mark Ingram, Slowshon Moreno, Javid Best, Reggie Bush, Ryan Mathews, CJ Spiller, Marshawn Lynch, David Wilson, Doug Martin, and Chris Johnson

How many of them ended being worth a first round pick? My guess is 4

Recent second round RBs:

Leveon Bell, Eddie Lacy, Matt Forte, Lesean Mccoy, Mikel Leshoure, Ray Rice, Christine Michael, Ben Tate, Giovanni Bernard, Jeremy Hill, Toby Gerhart, Ryan Williams, Shane Vereen, Isaiah Pead, Montee Ball, Bishop Sankey, Carlos Hyde.

Id say like 12 of them were worth it

Then theres some thrid round guys like Murray, Ridley, Charles, ect....


But overall id say the success rate is higher in the 2nd round and if they dont work out you arent crippled because of it. And really every team pretty much uses RBBC except maybe a very select few

[Shawn]

I agree K Train...

[calmkiller]

Updated List.

[hawaiiansteel]

Steelers 2015 Draft Prospects: Updated list of all visits and invites

By Simon Chester

With the draft prospect visits to the South Side facility in full swing we take a look at the names that have been linked to the Steelers in the up coming draft either via a meeting at the Senior Bowl, the Combine, their Pro Day or a Visit to Pittsburgh.

Over the years the Steelers pre-draft interest haven’t been the easiest to track when compared to other NFL teams. The team was allowed as many as 60 meetings at the NFL Combine and there is little doubt they met with their full allocation. At both the Senior Bowl and Shine Game the Steelers staff meet with many prospects, the specific information on who is less forth coming and names have not been added to the list without significant confirmation from respected reporters or the players themselves.

The names associated with the team prior to the draft, particularly those invited to Pittsburgh to meet the staff, have often featured heavily come draft day in recent years. Last year six of the nine players ultimately drafted were invited to town – Ryan Shazier, Stephon Tuitt, Martavis Bryant, Shaquille Richardson, Jordan Zumwalt and Rob Blanchflower. Wesley Johnson was also noted as a Pro Day meeting with only Dri Archer and Daniel McCullers not appearing on the teams radar ahead of time to outsiders.

In 2013 Jarvis Jones, Shamarko Thomas and Vince Williams all had visits to the Steelers home while Le’Veon Bell was a noted as a Pro Day meeting who also had a dinner with Tomlin along with a Private Workout. Landry Jones was seen at a Pro Day meeting with the team that year too. The list also identified Nic Embernate, who had a visit and Chris Hubbard, who had a Pro Day meeting, both of whom went on to be undrafted free agents that were signed by the Steelers after the draft. B.W. Webb was another player invited to town that year and although drafted by the Cowboys originally is now on the Steelers’ roster.

2012 saw Mike Adams, Kelvin Beachum, and David Paulson as Pre Draft visitors who went on to be drafted. Hebron Fangupo was another visitor who ultimately became a Steelers as was Michael Egnew who was signed this off season having been drafted in the third round by the Dolphins.

The 2011 Pre Draft visit list saw the Steelers entertain Marcus Gilbert, Curtis Brown, Cortez Allen and Keith Williams who became draft picks along with Weslye Saunders who was picked up as an UDFA.

In 2010 Maurkice Pouncey, Emmanuel Sanders and Antonio Brown were the notable names from the list of visitors – Clifton Geathers, LeGarrett Blount were two more invitees that year who ended up in Pittsburgh eventually … albeit briefly in the case of Blount.

Pre Draft Prospect Meetings 2015

Cornerback

Alex Carter – Stanford @ Visit
Bryce Callahan – Rice @ Visit
Charles Gaines – Louisville @ Combine, Pro Day & Dinner with Tomlin
Darryl Roberts – Marshall @ Visit
Doran Grant – Ohio State @ Visit
Eric Rowe CB/S – Utah @ Combine, Pro Day, Visit
Jalen Collins – LSU @ Combine, Pro Day & Diner with Tomlin
Kevin Johnson – Wake Forest @ Combine, Pro Day & Diner with Colbert, Visit*
Kevin White – TCU @ Combine
Marcus Peters – Washington @ Combine, Pro Day, Visit
PJ Williams – Florida State @ Pro Day
Quandre Diggs – Texas @ Combine
Quinten Rollins – Miami @ Combine, Pro Day
Ron Darby – Florida State @ Pro Day
Steven Nelson – Oregon State @ Visit
Senquez Golson – Ole Miss @ Senior Bowl, Visit
Trae Waynes – Michigan State @ Pro Day
Travis Lee – Miles College @ Visit*

Linebacker

Alvin ‘Bud’ Dupree – Kentucky @ Combine, Pro Day & Dinner with Tomlin
Danielle Hunter – LSU @ Pro Day & Diner with Tomlin
Davis Tull – Tennessee-Chattanooga @ Combine
Eli Harold – Virginia @ Combine Pro Day, Visit
Hau’oli Kikaha – Washington @ Combine, Pro Day
Kyle Emmanuel – North Dakota State @ Visit
Lorenzo Maudlin – Louisville @ Combine, Pro Day & Dinner with Tomlin
Marcus Golden – Mizzou @ Pro Day & Dinner with Tomlin
Max Valles – Virginia @ Visit
Nate Orchard – Utah @ Visit
Owamagbe Odighizuwa – UCLA @ Combine, Pro Day
Randy Gregory – Nebraska @ Pro Day, Visit
Shane Ray – Mizzou @ Combine, Pro Day & Dinner with Tomlin, Visit*
Tavarus Dantzier – Bethune-Cookman @ Visit*
Trey Flowers – Arkansas @ Combine
Vic Beasley – Clemson @ Pro Day

Tight End

Alen Derby – Arkansas @ Combine
Blake Bell – Oklahoma @ Combine
Ben Koyack – Notre Dame @ Combine
Cameron Clear – Texas A&M @ Visit
Clive Walford – Miami @ Combine, Pro Day & Private Meeting
CJ Uzomah – Auburn @ Visit
Jeff Heuerman – Ohio State @ Combine, Visit
Jesse James – Penn State @ Combine, Pro Day, Visit**
Kennard Backman – UAB @ Visit
Maxx Williams – Minnesota @ Combine
Nick O’Leary – FSU @ Combine
Wes Saxton – South Alabama @ Visit

Offensive Line

Ali Marpet C – Hobart & William Smith @ Pro Day Private Workout
Donovan Smith OG – Penn State @ Senior Bowl
Ereck Flowers OT – Miami @ Combine
La’El Collins OG/T – LSU @ Combine
Laken Tomlinson OG – Duke @ Pro Day
Matt Rotherham OG – Pittsburgh @ Visit**
Max Garcia C/G/T – Florida @ Pro Day & Dinner with Tomlin
Quentin Spain OG – WVU @ Visit
Sean Hickey OG/T – Syracuse @ Combine
T.J Clemmings OT – Pittsburgh @ Pro Day, Visit**

Safety

Cody Prewitt – Mississippi @ Combine
Durell Eskridge – Syracuse @ Pro Day
Gerod Holliman – Louisville @ Pro Day & Diner with Tomlin
Jermaine Whitehead S – Auburn @ Pro Day
Justin Cox FS – Mississippi State @ Pro Day
Nick Marshall FS/QB/CB – Auburn @ Pro Day

Running Back

David Cobb – Minnesota @ Combine
David Johnson – Northern Iowa @ Combine
Duke Johnson – Miami @ Combine
Jeremy Langford – Michigan State @ Combine
Matt Jones – Florida @ Pro Day & Dinner with Colbert & Tomlin, Visit*
Tevin Coleman – Indiana @ Combine
T.J Yeldon – Alabama @ Combine

Wide Receiver

Breshad Perriman – UCF @ Visit
DeVante Parker – Louisville @ Pro Day & Dinner with Tomlin, Private Workout, Visit*
Devin Gardner – Michigan @ Visit
Jaelen Strong – Arizona State @ Visit
Sammy Coates – Auburn @ Pro Day, Visit
Tre McBride – Willam & Mary @ Combine

Defensive Line

Gabe Wright DT – Auburn @ Pro Day
Grady Jarrett NT – Clemson @ Combine
Michael Bennett DT – Ohio State @ Combine
Preston Smith DE – Mississippi State @ Pro Day
Xavier Cooper DT – Washington State @ Visit

Quarterbacks

Chris Bonner – CSU-Pueblo @ Pro Day
Garrett Grayson – Colorado State @ Pro Day
Tyler Murphy – Boston College @ Visit

Pro Days with significant attendances by Steeler staff

Auburn – Colbert
Colorado State – Fichtner
Clemson – Colbert, Porter
Duke – Sarrett
Florida – Colbert, Tomlin, Munchak, Porter
Florida State – Colbert, Tomlin, Haley, Lake, Smith
Kentucky – Tomlin, Haley, Porter
Louisville – Tomlin, Butler, Porter
LSU – Colbert. Tomlin
Miami – Colbert, Tomlin
Michigan State – Colbert, Tomlin, Lake
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri – Colbert, Tomlin, Butler, Porter
Nebraska – Olsavsky
Ohio State – Colbert, Tomlin, Shazier
Penn State – Haley, Munchak
Pittsburgh – Butler, Mitchell, Mann, Fichtner, Olsavsky, Porter, Saxon, Munchak
Syracuse
Virginia – Porter
Wake Forest – Colbert, Lake
Washington – Lake
West Virginia – Munchak

* – Prospect has a visit scheduled but it has not happened at this stage.
** – Local Prospect so visit does not count against teams allocation of 30 players.

http://steelerswire.usatoday.com/2015/04/21/steelers-2015-draft-prospects-list-of-all-visits-and-invites/

[RuthlessBurgher]

Based upon interest shown in various prospects during these various pre-draft activities, here is one way that we could go if we believe that the perceived interest is actually real interest (also taking into account the fact that the team tends to show preference to pash rushers over corners with our top pick, tendency to use our 3rd round pick on a receiver, using multiple mid-round picks to address the secondary, picking a late round tight end, etc.):

1. OLB Eli Harold
2. CB/S Eric Rowe
3. WR Sammie Coates
4. CB Senquez Golson
5. RB Matt Jones
6. OLB Max Valles
6c. TE Wes Saxton
7. FS Jermaine Whitehead

[K Train]

Based upon interest shown in various prospects during these various pre-draft activities, here is one way that we could go if we believe that the perceived interest is actually real interest (also taking into account the fact that the team tends to show preference to pash rushers over corners with our top pick, tendency to use our 3rd round pick on a receiver, using multiple mid-round picks to address the secondary, picking a late round tight end, etc.):

1. OLB Eli Harold
2. CB/S Eric Rowe
3. WR Sammie Coates
4. CB Senquez Golson
5. RB Matt Jones
6. OLB Max Valles
6c. TE Wes Saxton
7. FS Jermaine Whitehead

Sign me up for this...harold in one is less than ideal, but rowe in 2 makes up for it...imo we are getting 2 top 32-40 prospects

[Oviedo]

Sign me up for this...harold in one is less than ideal, but rowe in 2 makes up for it...imo we are getting 2 top 32-40 prospects

Owa Odi in #1 instead of Harold would be much better pick

[hawaiiansteel]

Owa Odi in #1 instead of Harold would be much better pick

perhaps, but we're going off the visits list. the Steelers to this point have shown zero interest in OO...

[Oviedo]

perhaps, but we're going off the visits list. the Steelers to this point have shown zero interest in OO... Smokescreen? They no doubt can get all the information they need about him talking to his former teammate Zumwalt and secret calls to UCLA coaches that we never know about. Don't forget the Carnell Lake UCLA connection.

[hawaiiansteel]

Smokescreen? They no doubt can get all the information they need about him talking to his former teammate Zumwalt and secret calls to UCLA coaches that we never know about. Don't forget the Carnell Lake UCLA connection.

there's also just as high of a likelihood that he is off the Steelers' draft board due to his medical concerns...

[K Train]

there's also just as high of a likelihood that he is off the Steelers' draft board due to his medical concerns...

Possibly, but if you saw him at the combine at all he was simply dazzling. Hard to believe he would just be removed because of an injury he is showing ZERO ill effects of

[hawaiiansteel]

Possibly, but if you saw him at the combine at all he was simply dazzling. Hard to believe he would just be removed because of an injury he is showing ZERO ill effects of

OO is a workout warrior who doesn't have that impressive of numbers when it comes to actual game performance. add in two surgeries he's already had on his hips and the long-term durability concerns that go with that and I'll pass...

[RuthlessBurgher]

Yeah...I'm not seeing the love for OO either. He's a beast of a player, sure...he'll make life hell for the tackle trying to block him and he'll set the edge against the run, but he's not exactly the dynamic pass rusher that we are looking for. When all is said and done, he just seems like a bigger, badder version of Clark Haggans to me. Is that what we are looking for? Is that what some folks are advocating trading next year's first round pick to get?

[K Train]

Clark Haggans is the strangest comparison I could ever imagine for Odighizuwa....Worilds was like Clark Haggans.

Odighizuwa can stand up and beat the hell out of a TE or if hes playing weak side he has the speed to get after the QB. The man is violent though, he is imo a sure fire NFL starter when compared to guys like Dupree and Harold who are much more risky (probably with a higher ceiling).

Rare functional strength, great speed, and abover average athleticism is what you get with Odighizuwa....but he is really quite abusive when you try to block him. Workout warrior is not how I would describe him....thats how i would describe Dupree

[Chadman]

I'm not sure who he was, but in Davis Tull's Pro Day clips on Youtube, there is definately an older guy from the Steelers there. And now the Steelers have him scheduled for a visit as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KwE_QQ-YVU

[hawaiiansteel]

I'm not sure who he was, but in Davis Tull's Pro Day clips on Youtube, there is definately an older guy from the Steelers there. And now the Steelers have him scheduled for a visit as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KwE_QQ-YVU

OLB Davis Tull from Chattanooga is a very intriguing prospect... 6'2 246 lbs, ran a 4.57 at his pro day and looked sharp in all the drill at the combine. he also had a 42.5" vertical jump and an 11' long jump to go along with 26 reps on the bench press.

however, Tull underwent surgery to repair a torn right labrum in early March and his availability for the start of the season is questionable.

I do think he would be a steal on Day 3 of the draft though...

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings...2015&genpos=WR

[Chadman]

OLB Davis Tull from Chattanooga is a very intriguing prospect... 6'2 246 lbs, ran a 4.57 at his pro day and looked sharp in all the drill at the combine. he also had a 42.5" vertical jump and an 11' long jump to go along with 26 reps on the bench press.

however, Tull underwent surgery to repair a torn right labrum in early March and his availability for the start of the season is questionable.

I do think he would be a steal on Day 3 of the draft though...

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings...2015&genpos=WR

I wouldn't be surprised if he goes late Day 2...

[RuthlessBurgher]

I wouldn't be surprised if he goes late Day 2...

If healthy, yeah. But with the shoulder surgery keeping him out likely through training camp could push him back to early-to-mid day 3.

[calmkiller]

According to Kaloby the Steelers are done with visits at 29 this year.

http://blog.triblive.com/steel-mill/2015/04/22/kaboly-steelers-pre-draft-visits-are-over-here-is-who-they-brought-in/#axzz3Y3ZXCPRl

OP is updated with all the data. Shown by visit date and then by Projected Round.

[phillyesq]

The list of draft visitors this year seems odd. I certainly understand all of the interest in corners and outside linebackers. But what's with all of the first round WRs? And why only one defensive lineman on a team that still employs Cam Thomas?

[RuthlessBurgher]

Landon Collins visits Steelers

Posted by Josh Alper on April 23, 2015, 7:56 AM EDT

The Steelers will start a season without safety Troy Polamalu on the roster for the first time since 2002, which will likely have them in the market for help at the position when the draft kicks off next week.

Their search for that help had Alabama’s Landon Collins at the team’s headquarters as the Steelers wrapped up their pre-draft visits with prospects on Wednesday. Collins is expected to be the first safety selected this year and Mark Kaboly of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports that he’s the only safety to visit with the team.

Collins’s status as the lone safety visitor illustrates how many defensive holes the Steelers have to fill at the moment. Kansas cornerback Dexter McDonald, Mississippi State defensive end Preston Smith and Tennessee-Chattanooga outside linebacker Davis Tull all visited the team on Wednesday as well and the Steelers need a boost at all those positions as well as safety as they try to rebuild a defense that’s seen several key veterans depart in recent years.

All told, 18 of the 29 pre-draft visitors to the Steelers play on the defensive side of the ball and it wouldn’t be surprising if the ratio of their draft picks tilts even more toward that side of the ball.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/04/23/landon-collins-visits-steelers/

[hawaiiansteel]

All told, 18 of the 29 pre-draft visitors to the Steelers play on the defensive side of the ball

and of those 18, 10 were defensive backs...

[K Train]

and of those 18, 10 were defensive backs...

Of those 10, 8 of them are second round picks or lower

[hawaiiansteel]

Of those 10, 8 of them are second round picks or lower

great point!

so if Shane Ray were now still available at #22, would you select him?

[K Train]

great point!

so if Shane Ray were now still available at #22, would you select him?
Id pick him up at the air port

[RuthlessBurgher]

great point!

so if Shane Ray were now still available at #22, would you select him?

Ray in round 1, then CB's in rounds 2 and 4.

[Slapstick]

Of those 10, 8 of them are second round picks or lower

To be fair, there may only be 2 first round CBs in the draft...

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

Here is an article listing all visits made from the trib.

http://blog.triblive.com/steel-mill/2015/04/22/kaboly-steelers-pre-draft-visits-are-over-here-is-who-they-brought-in/#axzz3XqpQsm1N

[calmkiller]

Can we get a sticky on this until a week after the draft?

[Keyplay1]

When did they go?

I figured it might throw some light on the draft process to find out when players that visited were drafted if they were available in their projected rounds.

By Projected Round
# Name POS School H/W Date Round

1 Breshad Perriman WR Central Flordia 6-2 212 4/10/2015 1
Round 1, Pick 26, Overall Pick 26 by Ravens

2 Randy Gregory OLB Nebraska 6-5 235 4/16/2015 1
Round 2, Pick 28, Overall Pick 60 by Cowboys

3 Landon Collins S Alabama 6-0 228 4/22/2015 1
Round 2, Pick 1, Overall Pick 33 by Giants

4 Jaelen Strong WR Arizona State 6-2 217 4/17/2015 1-2
Round 3, Pick 6, Overall Pick 70 by Texans

5 Eli Harold OLB Virginia 6-3 247 4/8/2015 1-2
Round 3, Pick 15, Overall Pick 79 by 49ers

6 Marcus Peters CB Washington 6-0 197 4/9/2015 1-2
Round 1, Pick 18, Overall Pick 18 by Chiefs

7 Eric Rowe CB Utah 6-1 205 4/21/2015 1-2
Round 2, Pick 15, Overall Pick 47 by Eagles

8 Nate Orchard OLB Utah 6-3 250 4/8/2015 2
Round 2, Pick 19, Overall Pick 51 by Browns

9 Preston Smith OLB Miss State 6-5 271 4/22/2015 2
Round 2, Pick 6, Overall Pick 38 by Redskins

10 Sammie Coates WR Auburn 6-1 212 4/13/2015 2
Round 3, Pick 23, Overall Pick 87 by Steelers

11 Xavier Cooper DE Washington State 6-3 293 4/14/1945 2-3
Round 3, Pick 32, Overall Pick 96 by Browns

12 Alex Carter CB Stanford 6-0 196 4/9/2015 3
Round 3, Pick 16, Overall Pick 80 by Lions

13 Davis Tull OLB Tenn Chattanooga 6-2 246 4/22/2015 3-4
Round 5, Pick 12, Overall Pick 148 by Saints

14 Jeffrey Heuerman TE OSU 6-5 254 4/14/2015 3-4
Round 3, Pick 28, Overall Pick 92 Broncos

15 Doran Grant CB Ohio State 5-10 200 4/21/2015 3-4
Round 4, Pick 22, Overall Pick 121 by Steelers

16 Steven Nelson CB Oregon State 5-10 197 4/20/2015 3-4
Round 3, Pick 34, Overall Pick 98 by Chiefs

17 Senquez Golson CB Mississippi 5-9 176 4/8/2015 4
Round 2, Pick 24, Overall Pick 56 by Steelers

Now this has nothing to do with good pick bad pick etc; Simply some observations on what happened. For example--

1. Heuerman was taken 92. He was there. Not taken. For me good. I was hoping for Jesse James.

2. Harold went at 79. He was being discussed as a rd1 pick at times. He was unfortunately not there at 87 but I did not think he would be taken if he was. Anyway certainly not taken at 22 or 56. Another good for me.

--- There are probably plenty other speculations there. Do you see any?

18

The rest of these lower round picks were little discussed on the board. Where they went might be of interest to some who used them in mocks.


19 Darryl Roberts CB Marshall 5-11 187 4/20/2015 5
20 Wes Saxton TE South Alabama 6-3 248 4/10/2015 5-6
21 Kyle Emanuel OLB North Dakota State 6-3 255 4/21/2015 6
22 CJ Uzomah TE Auburn 6-6 262 4/8/2015 6-7
23 Quinton Spain G WVU 6-4 330 4/13/2015 7
24 Dexter McDonald CB Kansas 6-1 203 4/22/2015 7-FA
25 Bryce Callahan CB Rice 5-9 183 4/20/2015 7-FA
26 Cameron Clear TE Texas A&M 6-5 277 4/13/2015 7-FA
27 Max Valles LB Virginia 6-5 251 4/9/2015 FA
28 Tyler Murphy QB/WR Boston College 6-1 214 4/10/2015 FA
29 Kennard Backman TE Alabama-Birmingham 6-3 243 4/14/2015 FA
30 Devin Gardner WR Michigan 6-3 218 4/16/2015 FA

[Keyplay1]

A couple things that no one commented on regarding the draft that surprised me were--

1. How much lower most of the OLB/DE types were drafted than they were projected==

2. Not taking X. Cooper in the 3rd. I tried a mock this year and took him. I figured Draftnut who tipped me off about this player would wonder about that pass.

3. Anyone else wonder if they take Markus Peters if he was there? He was my choice for #1 in the mock.

4. I was also wondering if there ever are any threads analyzing and discussing [grading??] the poster's mock drafts?

Anyhow calmkiller, I did notice a bunch of the visitors got drafted again. I did not count them but it seemed like a lot.

[Keyplay1]

2. Not taking X. Cooper in the 3rd. I tried a mock this year and took him. I figured Draftnut who tipped me off about this player would wonder about that pass.

Oops! Make that K Train in the above comment.:)