Steelers well represented at Florida State Pro Day

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Steelers well represented at Florida State Pro Day

By Neal Coolong on Mar 18 2014



They aren't all there just for Kelvin Benjamin, but he's certainly worth a look. The only question is who's back in Pittsburgh hanging out with Lance Moore?

Is ESPN's Scott Brown daring to suggest the Steelers are there checking out wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin, a target of the Steelers with the 15th overall pick in May's draft?

Just how interested are the Steelers in Benjamin?

Dare on, say some. Others will just say Florida State is stacked with talent, and Benjamin is but one player the team is likely to be interested in as it pertains to putting together their final scouting reports.

Benjamin reportedly is working out in front of Mike Tomlin, Kevin Colbert and Dan Rooney Jr., among others, leading to the natural question, "who's back in Pittsburgh with Lance Moore?"

Maybe that says it all.

Kidding aside, it's not exactly rare for teams to make in-and-out arrangements for the pro days of large schools like FSU. With so many prospects, they can get in, speak to the ones they'd like to speak with and get out, getting the plane ride to talk it over.

The Steelers have been big fans of Flordia State players over the years, with corrent linebackers Lawrence Timmons and Vince Williams having come from there.

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Steelers well represented at Florida State Pro Day

By Neal Coolong on Mar 18 2014



They aren't all there just for Kelvin Benjamin, but he's certainly worth a look. The only question is who's back in Pittsburgh hanging out with Lance Moore?

Is ESPN's Scott Brown daring to suggest the Steelers are there checking out wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin, a target of the Steelers with the 15th overall pick in May's draft?

Just how interested are the Steelers in Benjamin?

Dare on, say some. Others will just say Florida State is stacked with talent, and Benjamin is but one player the team is likely to be interested in as it pertains to putting together their final scouting reports.

Benjamin reportedly is working out in front of Mike Tomlin, Kevin Colbert and Dan Rooney Jr., among others, leading to the natural question, "who's back in Pittsburgh with Lance Moore?"

Maybe that says it all.

Kidding aside, it's not exactly rare for teams to make in-and-out arrangements for the pro days of large schools like FSU. With so many prospects, they can get in, speak to the ones they'd like to speak with and get out, getting the plane ride to talk it over.

The Steelers have been big fans of Flordia State players over the years, with corrent linebackers Lawrence Timmons and Vince Williams having come from there.

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Tomlin, Colbert AND Haley was there. NFL Network showed Haley talking one-on-one with Benjamin.

[thor75]

Just not sold on Benjamin in the first at any point. Second round maybe but would still probably prefer Matthews or Moncrief.

Wonder if they talked to the safety - Brooks?

[Chadman]

Ticks a lot of boxes though....big WR, big program, this is the Offence's turn in the Round 1 Carousel...

[SteelerMaine83]

Also looking for Pouncey's replacement when he leaves via FA next year? Brian Stork in Rd #4!

[D Rock]

Just not sold on Benjamin in the first at any point. Second round maybe but would still probably prefer Matthews or Moncrief.

Wonder if they talked to the safety - Brooks?

I sure hope so.

[calmkiller]

Its the Offense's turn to use the 1st rounder this year. It will be a WR for sure. Only Question in my mind is will it be Benjamin or Evans. Setting aside the miracle of Watkins falling.

[Shawn]

If the Steelers do their homework (which they will) and think Kelvin Benjamin is the man...I'll be ok with with it.

[K Train]

I think there are knocks on benjamin that make him risky, but there are seriously no denying his tools.

He could be Reggie Williams or Jon Baldwin, but man he could be special too.

My fear is that he never is more than a jump ball threat, but my hopes is they could mold him into Larry Fitzgerald and a well rounded player

[pittpete]

6'5 240 -Thats all you need to know.
He won't make it out of the first round

[squidkid]

maybe the pick if they trade down

[sick beats]

I think there are knocks on benjamin that make him risky, but there are seriously no denying his tools.

He could be Reggie Williams or Jon Baldwin, but man he could be special too.

My fear is that he never is more than a jump ball threat, but my hopes is they could mold him into Larry Fitzgerald and a well rounded player

I don't see him being any where near close to a Fitz. He had legendary work ethic and drive coming out of PITT. I don't get the same vibe with this dude; he seems more one trick pony to me. "I will run into the endzone and you throw it to me and I will catch it." If that is all he has, not worth taking in the 1st. I trust Evans much more.

[K Train]

I don't see him being any where near close to a Fitz. He had legendary work ethic and drive coming out of PITT. I don't get the same vibe with this dude; he seems more one trick pony to me. "I will run into the endzone and you throw it to me and I will catch it." If that is all he has, not worth taking in the 1st. I trust Evans much more.

I meant as far as being well rounded.

I want evans more too. I would just hope that he wouldnt be a one trick pony, hes so gifted physically and is a better route runner than he is given credit for. The fitz thing was as far as being able to run any route, high point the ball, and be successful without having top end speed

[SteelerOfDeVille]

Let's just hope he's not a David Boston...

[Oviedo]

6'5 240 -Thats all you need to know.
He won't make it out of the first round

If that's what you want, you can get it and a better athlete in Eric Ebron