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Steelers Mock 2
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Draft Grade — Steelers
Overall
F
ValueB
NeedB+
TradesF
FutureD-
The Steelers bet the future on Daniels. The board says F. 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. The board sounded every alarm, and the F is the fallout.
Whatever Jayden Daniels becomes, the front office has tied its fortunes to the answer. They covered a lot of ground and still skipped interior defensive lineman, which is a strange place to end up.
The bill for those future picks comes due whether the class hits or not.
The verdict is harsh because the weekend was, and there is little to argue.
Pick Analysis
Pick7
Rnd1
Jayden Daniels
In pick 7 they get their guy under center for the next decade at fair value. It fills the loudest need on the roster.
Pick23
Rnd1
Quinyon Mitchell
In No. 23 they get a potential shutdown corner. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick31
Rnd1
Adonai Mitchell
In Round 1, Pick 31 they get a true top target. A real need, handled.
Pick32
Rnd1
Jackson Powers-Johnson
In the Round 1 slot they get a long-term starter on the line. More want than need.
Pick54
Rnd2
Ricky Pearsall
They took Ricky Pearsall at par in pick No. 54, which is nothing to complain about. It plugs a real leak on the depth chart.
Pick67
Rnd3
Jeremiah Trotter Jr.
A market-rate linebacker, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Jeremiah Trotter Jr.. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.














