Steeler 2025 mock draft, pre combine. 1-12-25 Things will change as players play in the post season bowl games, work out, and interview. But as of right now here is how I see it. We need some good news.
Round 1. QB McCord. Threw for an insane 4,479 yards in 13 games. He averaged 367.6 yards a game and threw for 34 TD's. His team averaged 34.1 points a game. And he did it by throwing the ball to average college receivers, with a so-so grond game. Neither the RB or TE were good receivers nor could they hit big plays in the passing dept. It was all his throwing it 7+ yards down the field to WR's.. McCord is not a "check down " type of QB. He has a had a sudden rush to being very good. He last five games were strong, and his release is special. An arm talent.
Round 2. RB Sampson. A speedy back who must be accounted for every play. He is explosive, very fast, can executive cut back runs and catches the ball well. He can beat the front seven to the corner. DANGEROUS. While not a workhouse type in the NFL he is a good back who can carry the ball 15 times a game. Teams must account for his speed. The type of back that prevents jamming the middle as the safeties better play wide and the linebackers need to watch the outer gap responsibility. A little bit of a reach, just wait until he works out.
Round 3. WR Lacy. A good receiver who can get open, beat press coverage, and has good hands and runs good routes. A red zone threat. He is ideally suited for the #2 WR role. A smart player. Not a burner there is a lot to like. And we need such a player.
Round 4 S / nickel defender Styles A big safety ( 6'4" 235 lbs ) capable of covering the TE while adding to the run. He is very deployable in the nickle and dime situations.
Round 5 RT. Dellinger. A power player, solid in pass protection. A swiss army knife type and battle tested in the SEC. He has many good traits.
Round 7 FB Bredeson. We need a sub package guy who can lead block well. Very well. As such he is worth a 7th round pick and a welcome addition to our Jumbo package.
Round 7 S. Sanders Not a workout guy, but a guy who can contribute as a dime defender or a special team ace. Has NFL bloodlines.
* I will add a wishlist of free agents for CB and offseason moves for the coaches and players at a later date.
- JB
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