Next Years Draft

[Dee Dub]

remember this name: cordarelle patterson WR, Tennessee

this guy is electric with the ball in his hands, would be a great round 2 pick if he declares. Maybe the most athletic guy on the hill since carl pickens. With wallace likely gone this may fill a need and give a bigger WR that the steelers need in the redzone.

Well he's already pretty much a household name. Some have him already creeping into the first round. With this being his first year ( JR. college transfer), I think he would be better suited to go back to Tennessee next year. My guy, (Terrance Williams ), is more polished than Patterson and just as electric. But good call on your part nonetheless.

[Eddie Spaghetti]

didn't know he was a household name already dub.

no doubt he needs to improve his route running, but I disagree that it would be better for him to return to tennessee as everyone here has bray bolting and no proven qb behind him. I actually think it would hurt his stock to return. His kick return skills are off the charts as well.

I like him better than justin hunter who is a projected top 20 pick, but is soft, IMO.

[RuthlessBurgher]

I agree with a defense-heavy draft next year, and I like the two-fer strategy at one position that we've tended to use more often than not during the Tomlin era.

At this point, gimme:

1. Eric Reid, S, LSU

2. Tony Jefferson, S, Oklahoma

3. Mike Mauti, ILB, Penn State

4. Baker Steinkuhler, DE, Nebraska

[Dee Dub]

I agree with a defense-heavy draft next year, and I like the two-fer strategy at one position that we've tended to use more often than not during the Tomlin era.

At this point, gimme:

1. Eric Reid, S, LSU

2. Tony Jefferson, S, Oklahoma

3. Mike Mauti, ILB, Penn State

4. Baker Steinkuhler, DE, Nebraska

I'd be happy with this. Tony Jefferson can play all over the secondary, at or near the LOS, over the slot, and at the top of the box. He plays sneaky quick. Eric Reid is a big time talent who I think plays better in the pass happy NFL than he has in college.

[hawaiiansteel]

I really like Walter Football's latest 3 round mock draft:

Pittsburgh Steelers:


Round 1) Alec Ogletree, ILB, Georgia

The Steelers wanted Dont'a Hightower, but David DeCastro was just too good to pass up at No. 24 this past April. Pittsburgh now has few needs, but one of them is still at inside linebacker. Maybe the team will still end up with an SEC linebacker.


Round 2) Sean Porter, DE/OLB, Texas A&M

James Harrison may not be back next year. He'll be due $6.6 million as a 35-year-old who is having trouble staying healthy. The Steelers may spend an early pick on a rush linebacker.


Round 3) Shawn Williams, S, Georgia

Troy Polamalu can't seem to get healthy, while Ryan Clark, who just turned 33, will be entering his contract year. The Steelers need to get younger at safety.


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