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Steelers Draft: Depth & Talent

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The Pittsburgh Steelers, under new head coach Mike McCarthy, are projected to keep all twelve of their draft picks this year. In a mock scenario, they start strong, selecting wide receiver Omar Cooper from Indiana in round one, followed by safety A.J. Haulcy from LSU in round two. They address line help with guard Keylan Rutledge from Georgia Tech in round three and take a bold swing at quarterback Drew Allar from Penn State in round four. Later rounds see the addition of another receiver, an offensive tackle, a linebacker, a corner, a fullback, and a punter, with a double-up at quarterback in round seven. This mock draft prioritizes immediate contributors and long-term projects, shoring up the secondary and passing game while addressing long-standing depth issues.

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Steelers Draft: Depth & Talent

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0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to Keep Up With Every Headline, Every Game. The Pittsburgh Steelers are projected to have 12 draft picks this year, and one mock scenario sees them keeping every single one to build, much needed depth across the roster. Under new head coach Mike McCarthy's offensive vision, they start strong in round 1, pick 21, grabbing wider receiver Omar Cooper from, Indiana. This guy racked up nearly 500 yards after the catch last season, and scored 13 touchdowns while helping his team to a national title. Moving to Round 2, pick 53, they add safety AJ. Halsey from LSU, a ball-hawk with 8 picks over 2 years, who could pair nicely with the Sean Elliott. Round 3 brings Garkeel and Rutledge from Georgia Tech, for line help amid questions at the position, followed by a bold swing at quarterback Drew. Aller, from Penn State at Pick 85. Aller brings mobility and upside, even if his stock dipped after an injury.

1:03Fans might love how these early choices shore up the secondary and passing game, giving flexibility to shift players like Jalen Ramsey back to corner. The picks address longstanding depth issues, especially on offense and defense while betting on McCarthy's track record with young talent. After rounds keep the momentum with another receiver, Jacoby Lane from USC in Round 4, plus an offensive tackle, linebacker Aiden Fisher from, Indiana in corner, Domani Jackson. They even snag a fullback from Navy, and double up a quarterback with tailing green in Round 7, wrapping with punter Jack Stonehouse from Syracuse. To boost special teams, overall, this mock paints a roster reborn with fresh legs and skill, prioritizing immediate contributors and long-term projects without trading away. Any selections? This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, A.C. the episode description. What is cooler than cool, a pillow that plays your sound, S-O-L-I, solidpillo.com.

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