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Draft Grade — Steelers
Overall
B-
ValueC+
NeedB
TradesB-
FutureB-
More right than wrong for the Steelers, and a B- to prove it. The Steelers torched the value chart for Jack Kelly, taking him 176 spots sooner than anyone had him slotted. No fireworks, but a solid B-.
The Klubnik pick is the one they will point to when this weekend is judged. If this class has a fault line, it runs straight through edge rusher.
In sum, a sturdy weekend with one asterisk, the edge rusher spot they never got to.
Pick Analysis
Pick21
Rnd1
Jordyn Tyson
In Round 1, Pick 21 they get a difference-maker at receiver at a price that makes it sweeter. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick53
Rnd2
Chris Johnson
The board had Chris Johnson higher than pick 53, and the cornerback fell to them anyway. A need, and now a little less of one.
Pick76
Rnd3
Raylen Wilson
The board screamed and they did not listen, reaching into the next round for Raylen Wilson. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.
Pick85
Rnd3
Jack Kelly
Value said wait; Jack Kelly in No. 85 says they were not listening. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick99
Rnd3
Darrell Jackson Jr.
Nothing to complain about; Darrell Jackson Jr. went a shade earlier than his grade, which is fine. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick121
Rnd4
Drew Shelton
Drew Shelton at the 121st overall pick is daylight robbery; nobody expected him to last. A minor itch, scratched.
Pick135
Rnd4
A.J. Haulcy
You do not let a safety like A.J. Haulcy reach No. 135 and blink. They did not. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick159
Rnd5
Ted Hurst
Good price on Ted Hurst in slot 159, a hair ahead of his grade with no real quibbles. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick213
Rnd6
Ephesians Prysock
Ephesians Prysock in pick No. 213 is a gift, value that borders on unfair. It plugs a real leak on the depth chart.
Pick214
Rnd6
Dalton Johnson
Dalton Johnson in the Round 6 slot is a bargain the rest of the room will envy. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick224
Rnd7
Antonio Kite
A straight-up fair deal on Antonio Kite at the 224th pick, value and slot in agreement. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick237
Rnd7
Cade Klubnik
Taking Cade Klubnik in the 237th overall pick is close to grand larceny; a quarterback that good had no business lasting this long. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.












