Some execs considered Edmunds a top 15 player

[Steelhere10]

Some might have been surprised to see Terrell Edmunds go in first round but NFL teams were not. Spoke with several execs/coaches this week and all said he’s a first-round talent. One likened him to a skinnier Keanu Neal. Another said he was a top-15 player in the draft.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) May 1, 2018

[Donnieboy]

I think the Steelers hit a home run with this pick. If he is used, as it is being reported, like they used Troy, with his speed (closing ability), football intelligence, tackling and hitting ability, he is going to excel at a very high level.

[Buzz]

I hope you're right. I just start to get real nervous when I hear it said of a draft pick (as I've heard about Edmunds), "We think he'll make a lot better pro than he did a college player." What that usually means is that the player wasn't picked that high because of his past on-field performance, but mainly because of good measurables and perceived potential. Quite often, such players don't really pan out.

[Steel Maniac]

I think the Steelers hit a home run with this pick. If he is used, as it is being reported, like they used Troy, with his speed (closing ability), football intelligence, tackling and hitting ability, he is going to excel at a very high level.

Yeah, but will he make an impact this season?

[kindlecatsb'ng]

Hopefully they will not make a Subway sandwich of his face like they did with Jarvis Jones!

[Steel Maniac]

Hopefully they will not make a Subway sandwich of his face like they did with Jarvis Jones!

Who's Jarvis Jones?

[Slapstick]

I hope you're right. I just start to get real nervous when I hear it said of a draft pick (as I've heard about Edmunds), "We think he'll make a lot better pro than he did a college player." What that usually means is that the player wasn't picked that high because of his past on-field performance, but mainly because of good measurables and perceived potential. Quite often, such players don't really pan out.

Edmunds didn’t focus on one position in college...they lined him up everywhere from CB to high safety to LB...

[kindlecatsb'ng]

Jarvis Jerrell Jones is an American football outside linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football for the University of Georgia, and was recognized as a consensus All-American twice. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 17th overall pick in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

I was trying to make a 'funny' about 1st round picks. Guess it wasn't . Back to lurking, LOL.

[Slapstick]

Jarvis Jerrell Jones is an American football outside linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football for the University of Georgia, and was recognized as a consensus All-American twice. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 17th overall pick in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

I was trying to make a 'funny' about 1st round picks. Guess it wasn't . Back to lurking, LOL.

I smelled what you were cooking, Kindle! Good stuff!

[Steel Maniac]

Jarvis Jerrell Jones is an American football outside linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football for the University of Georgia, and was recognized as a consensus All-American twice. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 17th overall pick in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

I was trying to make a 'funny' about 1st round picks. Guess it wasn't . Back to lurking, LOL.

I was being sarcastic my friend. It’s all good.

[Oviedo]

Yeah, but will he make an impact this season?

It's not about one season, but I think he will contribute this season

[feltdizz]

It's not about one season, but I think he will contribute this season

yup, I think he lines up all over the field in a hybrid role in nickel and dime sub packages. Hell, he may end up beating out Burnett or replacing him midway thru the season.

[Steel Maniac]

It's not about one season, but I think he will contribute this season

I like Edmunds potential down the line. But we have a franchise QB near the end; I want to maximize that window. That's all.

[RuthlessBurgher]

I like Edmunds potential down the line. But we have a franchise QB near the end; I want to maximize that window. That's all.

Based on who ended up being available at #28, who would you have drafted instead to "maximize that window"? I know at the time back on Thursday night when we were going on the clock, I was hoping for OLB Harold Landry, with my second option being OG Will Hernandez.

[Steel Maniac]

Landry is who I wanted at that point in time. Nothing wrong with adding him at that point and taking Edmund in the second round. We neeeeeed to get to the opposing QB.