Todd McShay 2021 Mock Draft: Steelers Select Alabama RB Najee Harris

[Northern_Blitz]

It is supposed to be a deep tackles draft. Maniac suggestion was "if" 4 or 5 QBs push tackles down we take one.

The inference is that the QB grab would make a higher rated tackle available to us.

At worse we might miss because of a wrong analysis, but it won't likely be a reach in a draft rich in tackles.

Hope a bunch of edge guys go early too because that's a position we won't draft early (even though we need depth).

Safety too, but it's less of a premier position.

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

Hope a bunch of edge guys go early too because that's a position we won't draft early (even though we need depth).

Safety too, but it's less of a premier position.

I'm also hoping for 4-5 place kickers in the first round before #24 because we have Boz.....one can always hope.

[NorthCoast]

Looks like someone's favorite pick is sliding:


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[feltdizz]

Looks like someone's favorite pick is sliding:
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probably based on Etienne’s 40 time. doubt he goes first but who knows.. I think it comes down to speed vs utility.

After watching both I’m more of a Harris guy.

[Northern_Blitz]

I'm also hoping for 4-5 place kickers in the first round before #24 because we have Boz.....one can always hope.

Nice.

Maybe if we keep talking about it on the internet, we can feed into the insecurity of NFL GMs and create a run on kickers.

Think of it like Game Stop stock or something.

In fact, do think about it at all.

Who cares if he's the 8th ranked K in the draft. He's surely worth the 16th pick.

Especially in a year where there's so much uncertainty at important positions. Take a guy with a high floor. Take a kicker!

[Steel Maniac]

Looks like someone's favorite pick is sliding:


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A slide to the second round perhaps?

[Steel Maniac]

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I like Javonte Williams a lot as well. I'd love to take him in the second round.

[hawaiiansteel]

I like Javonte Williams a lot as well. I'd love to take him in the second round.

I'll bet you have never seen him play.

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

Nice.

Maybe if we keep talking about it on the internet, we can feed into the insecurity of NFL GMs and create a run on kickers.

Think of it like Game Stop stock or something.

In fact, do think about it at all.

Who cares if he's the 8th ranked K in the draft. He's surely worth the 16th pick.

Especially in a year where there's so much uncertainty at important positions. Take a guy with a high floor. Take a kicker!

A player with potential to put three on the board at any given time? Someone to ensure that the opposing O starts their drive no better than the 25? Sign me up!

[SteelBucks]

A slide to the second round perhaps?

Very doubtful.

[NorthCoast]

Hope a bunch of edge guys go early too because that's a position we won't draft early (even though we need depth).

Safety too, but it's less of a premier position.

There is some very good quality edge available in FA. Expect some of the cap flush teams will go that direction with proven talent.

[Joel Buchsbaum]

People have been talking about how deep the OL talent is in this draft but I seem to remember a draft a while back where it was similar circumstances. But I think at one point the crush of OL picks starting coming in one after another, and by the end of the round it was slim pickings. Maybe I'm misremembering this but it is something to worry about.

Usually there are 8-10 tackles drafted by the end of round two, and maybe 2-3 of then are reaches. Such is the value put on Tackles. This year, the Tackle class is deeper than most, and we also for once have a good center class. Typically 2-3 Centers and guards will go in round two.

Overall It's a good OL class, just what we need. We have the luxury of going RB, or QB in round one, and picking OL in round two, with a chance to get steal a decent one in round three. As always the late round tackles at least some of them can start at guard if they can't play Tackle on the NFL level.

[Steel Maniac]

Usually there are 8-10 tackles drafted by the end of round two, and maybe 2-3 of then are reaches. Such is the value put on Tackles. This year, the Tackle class is deeper than most, and we also for once have a good center class. Typically 2-3 Centers and guards will go in round two.

Overall It's a good OL class, just what we need. We have the luxury of going RB, or QB in round one, and picking OL in round two, with a chance to get steal a decent one in round three. As always the late round tackles at least some of them can start at guard if they can't play Tackle on the NFL level.

I'm curious to see what the dolphins do. If they go ahead and sign Conner, then I don't expect them to take another RB until round 3 or beyond. But if they don't sign any free agent running back, then I expect them to go runningback in round two. Which would be bad for us if were looking at either of the top three runninbacks.

If Colbert wants Harris ,Walker or Etienne, he may be forced to take one of them at 24.

**Bucs are sitting down there at the end of round one and they too need another RB.

[hawaiiansteel]

I'm curious to see what the dolphins do. If they go ahead and sign Conner, then I don't expect them to take another RB until round 3 or beyond. But if they don't sign any free agent running back, then I expect them to go runningback in round two.

why wait until Round 2, why wouldn't they take one with their second pick in Round 1?

I see a lot of mocks with Harris or Etienne going to the Fins at #18.

[Joel Buchsbaum]

I'm curious to see what the dolphins do. If they go ahead and sign Conner, then I don't expect them to take another RB until round 3 or beyond. But if they don't sign any free agent running back, then I expect them to go runningback in round two. Which would be bad for us if were looking at either of the top three runninbacks.

If Colbert wants Harris ,Walker or Etienne, he may be forced to take one of them at 24.

**Bucs are sitting down there at the end of round one and they too need another RB.

The Dolphins are worried that Tua is a bust. Their own coach said he wants Fitzpatrick back and he's rumored to sign with them for two years. What the heck? Fitz will be 39 years old this season! If they do this, they are really saying Tua might take a step backward with enough film on him. Tua who was benched twice is in fact a shaky 1st round pick. He's not a " mobile " QB capable of running for yardage. Of course they really want Russell Wilson or Watson. Let these two GM QB's twist in the wind. I hope they do not get traded, but Wilson I think will.

Bottom line they really need a dynamic back for the easier throws both qb's can make. They might pick Harris or Etienne