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1st Round:
OC – Alex Mack – California – 6’4” 316lbs
Mack is the #1 center available in the draft, and adds value as he can also play offensive guard. Mack should be able to solidify the interior of the Steelers offensive line for years to come. Justin Hartwig will be in the final year of his contract in 2009 so after gaining experience at guard for this season, Mack could possibly make the switch to center.
2nd Round:
CB – Keenan Lewis – Oregon State – 6’1” 195lbs
Lewis is a corner with good size and a physical presence. Four year starter in college. With Bryant McFadden more than likely on his way out for a larger payday, CB is a priority.
3rd Round (A):
NT – Terrance Taylor – Michigan - 6’0” 320lbs
Terrance is a load that will back up Casey Hampton this season and become the Steelers NT of the future.
3rd Round (B):
OT – Fenuki Tupou – Oregon – 6’5” 325lbs
Big offensive tackle that projects to right tackle in the NFL. Gives 100% every down. Good drive blocker. Most deficiencies seem like correctible mechanical mistakes.
4th Round:
WR – Quan Crosby – Texas – 5’9” 205lbs
Crosby is a small speedy WR with sure hands. He also returned kicks and punts in his Texas career. He is a solidly built WR with a low center of gravity which allows him to come in and out of his breaks quickly on his routes. Goes up to make the play. Is a bit old for a potential draftee at 26 years old due to playing 4 years of minor league baseball. Mature player who is a leader in the lockerroom.
5th Round:
TE – Bear Pascoe – Fresno State – 6’5” 260lbs
Pascoe is a huge TE with good pass catching abilities and blocks like an offensive lineman. Originally went to Fresno as a QB but adjusted to TE quickly and was a 3 year starter. With the amount of 2 and 3 TE sets the Steelers run I think a player like Pascoe could replace Matt Spaeth who struggles with his blocking assignments. TE in the Steelers sytem need to be able to block and catch. Spaeth can catch but Pascoe is more of an every down player to compliment Heath Miller.
6th Round:
FB – Javorkskie Lane – Texas A&M – 6’0” 285lbs
Former tailback that is huge. Amazingly he has run in the 4.7 40 range. Has never fumbled the football. Very reliable goalline RB that had 49 TD in his career. Could be a valuable short yardage and goalline back, something the Steelers could have used this season.
1st Round:
OC – Alex Mack – California – 6’4” 316lbs
Mack is the #1 center available in the draft, and adds value as he can also play offensive guard. Mack should be able to solidify the interior of the Steelers offensive line for years to come. Justin Hartwig will be in the final year of his contract in 2009 so after gaining experience at guard for this season, Mack could possibly make the switch to center.
2nd Round:
CB – Keenan Lewis – Oregon State – 6’1” 195lbs
Lewis is a corner with good size and a physical presence. Four year starter in college. With Bryant McFadden more than likely on his way out for a larger payday, CB is a priority.
3rd Round (A):
NT – Terrance Taylor – Michigan - 6’0” 320lbs
Terrance is a load that will back up Casey Hampton this season and become the Steelers NT of the future.
3rd Round (B):
OT – Fenuki Tupou – Oregon – 6’5” 325lbs
Big offensive tackle that projects to right tackle in the NFL. Gives 100% every down. Good drive blocker. Most deficiencies seem like correctible mechanical mistakes.
4th Round:
WR – Quan Crosby – Texas – 5’9” 205lbs
Crosby is a small speedy WR with sure hands. He also returned kicks and punts in his Texas career. He is a solidly built WR with a low center of gravity which allows him to come in and out of his breaks quickly on his routes. Goes up to make the play. Is a bit old for a potential draftee at 26 years old due to playing 4 years of minor league baseball. Mature player who is a leader in the lockerroom.
5th Round:
TE – Bear Pascoe – Fresno State – 6’5” 260lbs
Pascoe is a huge TE with good pass catching abilities and blocks like an offensive lineman. Originally went to Fresno as a QB but adjusted to TE quickly and was a 3 year starter. With the amount of 2 and 3 TE sets the Steelers run I think a player like Pascoe could replace Matt Spaeth who struggles with his blocking assignments. TE in the Steelers sytem need to be able to block and catch. Spaeth can catch but Pascoe is more of an every down player to compliment Heath Miller.
6th Round:
FB – Javorkskie Lane – Texas A&M – 6’0” 285lbs
Former tailback that is huge. Amazingly he has run in the 4.7 40 range. Has never fumbled the football. Very reliable goalline RB that had 49 TD in his career. Could be a valuable short yardage and goalline back, something the Steelers could have used this season.
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