9th Pick in Draft

[flippy]

Currently we'd have the #9 pick in the draft. Wonder who we could realistically get?

The way we're playing, I wouldn't be all that surprised if we end up with an even higher pick.

[SteelCrazy]

We play Cin., GB, and Cle. We could lose all 3 or at best win 2...I see us finishing 6-10. We will pick 8th overall.

I hope we get a OT or a shut down corner. Jake Matthews would be great, but I doubt he makes it out of the top 5.

[SteelBucks]

Mr. Roger Goodell might have something to say about this....

[Ernie]

Currently we'd have the #9 pick in the draft. Wonder who we could realistically get?

The way we're playing, I wouldn't be all that surprised if we end up with an even higher pick.

Definitely looking at a top 10 pick. As far as a position that we could realistically draft, there are so many needs... my first thought is Left Tackle, but I am really curious to see what happens in the off season with the Offensive Linemen who are currently there... Velasco and Levi Brown in particular. I know Brown was a high 1st round pick. Is he the type of guy that could blossom late in his career (like a Max Starks)? I'm sure the talent is there.

I like Kelvin Beachum. The guy is not flashy, but has become a solid/versatile player for us. I think he is a much better prospect at LT than either Adams or Gilbert. As bad as the O-Line was early, I think they had improved tremendously (up until the injuries).

At a glance, the next position would appear to be ILB, but that could largely depend on Shawn Spence. He was very close to being activated this season, so I would assume he is going to be close to 100% in the summer. I am rooting for this guy big time.

You could look at any number of positions I guess, and it very well my come down to best player available. Would love to find a 6'5" receiver (like the kid from Texas A&M).. but I think we have bigger needs at this point.

[Ernie]

was it ever determined if we lost a pick?

[birtikidis]

was it ever determined if we lost a pick?

There was a report today that said that "sources" in the NFL said that we will.

[SteelBucks]

was it ever determined if we lost a pick?

NFL Network had a report out that we're losing one.

[SteelCrazy]

The pick we "may" lose will be a late round pick according to sources

[SteelBucks]

The pick we "may" lose will be a late round pick according to sources

Good. I'd hate to lose an early pick when we were already short on picks because of the draft day trade they made with Cleveland.

[Ernie]

Wow.. last I had heard we weren't going to lose a pick.

[NorthCoast]

The Steelers have a lot of needs. THE most important thing is to 'hit' on the 1-3rd rd picks. Been too many misses the last few years and it is really showing up in all over the team.

[squidkid]

i'll be excited to see our top 10 selection see the field for the first time in 2015

[feltdizz]

i'll be excited to see our top 10 selection see the field for the first time in 2015

Lol... yeah, it made sense when we were going to SB's and making playoff runs but there is no reason our 1st rounder shouldn't see the field his first year given how bad we are playing.

[Eddie Spaghetti]

shame we traded away our 3rd, but at least the backup backup QB position is secure

[squidkid]

Lol... yeah, it made sense when we were going to SB's and making playoff runs but there is no reason our 1st rounder shouldn't see the field his first year given how bad we are playing.

true. i didnt like it before but understood it. the last couple years theres no excuse for these guys not getting playing time. unless of course we are dropping the ball on the players selected or not developing them. either way, bad news