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Draft Grade — Steelers
Overall
C-
ValueB
NeedB-
TradesF
FutureA+
The Steelers got the worse of every deal, and it shows in the C-. The trade table was where it all came apart. The Steelers shipped out far more than they hauled back, and no amount of spin dresses up the bill.
They will answer for taking offensive lineman early while quarterback, edge rusher and other spots went begging. That quarterback hole did not close this weekend, and it was the biggest one on the wall.
The future picks help the war chest more than the win-now roster. The offense got the lion's share of the attention.
The verdict is a shrug for now, with the swing picks left to write the real ending.
Pick Analysis
Pick26
Rnd1
Amarius Mims
In pick 26 they get protection for the quarterback. Need was not the driver here.
Pick44
Rnd2
Keon Coleman
Keon Coleman in the 44th overall pick is fine work, a shade of surplus and no downside. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.
Pick85
Rnd3
Michael Hall Jr.
Michael Hall Jr. in No. 85 is exactly on the number, no argument either way. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick91
Rnd3
Zak Zinter
A want over a need in the Round 3 slot: Zak Zinter adds an offensive lineman while quarterback, edge rusher and other spots keeps waiting.
Pick107
Rnd4
Cam Hart
Nothing to complain about; Cam Hart went a shade earlier than his grade, which is fine. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.
Pick120
Rnd4
Jalen McMillan
They paid sticker price for Jalen McMillan in Round 4, Pick 20, and that is fine. It shores up a spot that genuinely needed the help.
Pick127
Rnd4
James Williams
No edge and no loss on James Williams in slot 127; it is a wash and a sensible one. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick147
Rnd5
Payton Wilson
A reasonable price with a little left over, Payton Wilson in the 147th pick. A need, and now a little less of one.
















