Groups have a good monitor document of discovering gamers later within the draft (Tom Brady, anybody?), however most NFL Draft consultants would let you know that the meat and potatoes of any draft are the highest 100 picks.
These are the projected prime 100 gamers about to enter the NFL. Whether or not they be first-rounders or third-rounders, these prime 100 typically have the prospect to make the largest impression immediately.
That is thrilling information for the Pittsburgh Steelers, a minimum of, as a result of normal supervisor Omar Khan had 4 cracks at it within the prime 100 of this yr’s draft.
He got here away with offensive sort out Troy Fautanu (Washington) at choose No. 20, middle Zach Frazier (West Virginia) at choose No. 51, broad receiver Roman Wilson (Michigan) at choose No. 84 and linebacker Payton Wilson (NC State) at choose No. 98.
The Steelers had seven picks in complete, 4 of which got here within the prime 100.
“All 4 had been residence runs,” Dane Brugler of The Athletic mentioned of Khan’s first 4 picks. “Michigan receiver Roman Wilson is a troublesome cowl due to his pace, and linebacker Payton Wilson will replenish the stat sheet (so long as he stays wholesome). It additionally was troublesome not to decide on middle Zach Frazier right here, not solely as a result of he was a steal at No. 51, but in addition as a result of he’s an ideal match for this workforce. However I’ve to go together with Fautanu, my ninth-ranked participant total. He shall be a Band-Help for the Pittsburgh offensive line along with his capacity to play both sort out or guard.”
Pittsburgh has all the time been a hard-nosed franchise, so it isn’t shocking to see Khan go together with two offensive lineman along with his first and second spherical picks.
The Steelers additionally drafted a guard Mason McCormick (South Dakota State) within the fourth spherical, which means three of Pittsburgh’s first 5 picks will go towards the offensive trenches.
“Pittsburgh remade its offensive line on this draft class. Though not a slam-dunk starter, McCormick provides quick depth on the inside and can push for early taking part in time,” Brugler mentioned.
