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Draft Selections
Draft Grade — Steelers
Overall
B-
ValueB-
NeedB
TradesB-
FutureB-
A respectable, level-headed haul for the Steelers: B-. You can fall in love with a player. You are not supposed to marry him in the wrong round. The Steelers did exactly that with Cade Klubnik in the 76th overall pick. A sturdy weekend that grades out a B-.
With edge rusher unsolved, spending premium capital on offensive lineman is the choice that costs them. However the rest shakes out, Corleone at that price is a win they earned.
If this class has a fault line, it runs straight through edge rusher.
In sum, a sensible class that nudges the roster the right way.
Pick Analysis
Pick21
Rnd1
Carnell Tate
In No. 21 they get a home-run threat at receiver, outstanding value to boot. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick53
Rnd2
Blake Miller
Blake Miller in the Round 2 slot is fair value, right on his grade. A minor itch, scratched.
Pick76
Rnd3
Cade Klubnik
They left a pile of value on the table to take Cade Klubnik this early at the 76th overall pick. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick85
Rnd3
Dontay Corleone
A slide stopped in the 85th pick, with Dontay Corleone worth more than the price. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.
Pick99
Rnd3
Sam Hecht
A want over a need in pick 99: Sam Hecht adds an offensive lineman while edge rusher keeps waiting.
Pick121
Rnd4
Mike Washington Jr.
Quietly one of the better values of the day, Mike Washington Jr. at slot 121. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick135
Rnd4
Davison Igbinosun
Davison Igbinosun at No. 135 is money in the bank, a cornerback taken below his worth. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.
Pick159
Rnd5
Tanner Koziol
Tanner Koziol in pick No. 159 is fine work, a shade of surplus and no downside. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.
Pick213
Rnd6
Dalton Johnson
Nice patience on Dalton Johnson, who had no business lasting to the 213th pick. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick214
Rnd6
Jalon Daniels
A big swing on Jalon Daniels at slot 214, well ahead of any board in the building. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick224
Rnd7
Keyshaun Elliott
Keyshaun Elliott is a better player than Round 7, Pick 8 suggests; smart patience, rewarded. A need, and now a little less of one.
Pick237
Rnd7
Owen Heinecke
They liked Owen Heinecke enough to skip the value, taking him in pick 237. A fine player at a spot low on the priority list.












