Steelers rare 2023 NFL Draft haul Pittsb

by durovis on Jun 1st, 2023 10:12 AM

Marty McFly was traveling through time in Doc Brown's Delorean the last time the had a draft like the one they just completed. For the first time since 1985, the Steelers' draft did not include the selection of a quarterback, running back or a receiver ( Gerry Dulac of the ).The Steelers didn't use one of their draft picks on a quarterback, but they did sign former Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan after the draft. Pittsburgh also signed former San Diego State receiver/returner Jordan Byrd as an undrafted free agent (check out every team's signings ). Both players will take part in the Steelers' rookie minicamp that will Mike Conley Jersey take place in May.Pittsburgh has yet to add to its receiving corps since the start of the draft. Receiver isn't a major area of need for the Steelers, who traded for former Pro Bowler prior to the draft. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin alluded to that transaction when asked about his team not selecting a quarterback, running back or receiver during the draft."We feel good about some of the work that we've been able to do," Tomlin said. "There are multiple ways to add to your talent pool. We've done some things in free agency, really excited about the acquisition of Allen Robinson, for example. I think last year we ran into at the rookie mini, for example, so we'll keep team building." Allen's addition and Warren's emergence last season allowed the Steelers to prioritize other positions during free agency and the draft. Quarterback was also le s of a concern with entrenched as the Bojan Bogdanovic Jersey starter and backup still under contract.The Steelers were able to addre s each of their biggest needs during the draft, with a haul that has . It started Dante Exum Jersey with Pittsburgh trading up to acquire , one of the drat's top offensive tackle prospects. The Steelers then pa sed on making a trade at the start of the second round and instead selected former Penn State cornerback . Friday night included the selections of former Wisconsin defensive lineman and former Georgia tight end .According to Steelers GM Omar Khan, Washington was at the top of the Steelers' wishlist with the 93rd pick after trading out of the 80th pick. Despite trading back, Pittsburgh was still able to select Washington while also acquiring a fourth-round pick that they had lost in order to draft Jones. Pittsburgh's draft ended with the Day 3 selections of former Wisconsin pa s rusher (the younger brother of Steelers offensive lineman ), former Purdue defensive back Jr. and former Udoka Azubuike Jersey Maryland offensive lineman .Each rookie is expected to fill a specific role. The Steelers are hoping that Jones can excel at swing tackle this season behind starters . and . Porter will look to earn a starting spot right away. His presence may also allow to move over to free safety, which would allow to move over to strong safety.Benton was added to plug a hole in the middle of the Steelers' defensive line, a unit that was good last season but on more than one occasion struggled to stop the run in critical moments. Washington is a blocking machine who will look to create more space for Warren and . The Steelers are surely hoping that Herbig, Trice and Anderson can become solid backups and special teams contributors. Pittsburgh is hoping that Herbig, who played position at Wisconsin, can provide much-needed support behind Watt and that has been mi sing in recent years.The Steelers' draft was a unique one, and one that undoubtedly made the Steelers Mike Conley Jr. Jersey ' roster better."Feel really good about the weekend," Tomlin said afterward, "but probably equally as important, I felt good about the proce s, and I think that just tees up the weekend. We've talked quite a bit about that. We rolled our sleeves up and got on the road and did all the things we needed to do, utilized all the opportunities to engage with these young people, man, and get a sense of what they're capable of and how they might fit."