The NFL Draft is quickly approaching, and while fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers continue to mourn the passing of chairman Dan Rooney, the front office is hard at work figuring out who to take in the 2017 NFL Draft. The Steelers have eight picks in this year’s draft, which will be held in Philadelphia, Penn. After losing players like linebacker Lawrence Timmons and wide receiver Markus Wheaton to free agency, the Steelers won't be entirely focused on a defensive draft — like they normally ... Read More
Penn State well represented at NFL Draft
With the Detroit Lions taking Anthony Zettel with their sixth-round pick and the Miami Dolphins selecting Jordan Lucas two picks later, it solidified Penn State having five draft picks selected for the 26th time in program history. Post-draft, Kyle Carter and Trevor Williams signed undrafted free agent deals with the Minnesota Vikings and San Diego Chargers respectively. Anthony Zettel Zettel became a national name as a junior with a campaign that saw him have 17 tackles for loss and eight ... Read More
Boyd next in line of Pitt receivers to NFL
2002: Antonio Bryant Second Round 63rd overall Cowboys 2004: Fitzgerald drafted First Round 3rd overall Cardinals 2011: Jonathan Baldwin First Round 26th overall Chiefs 2014: Devin Street Fifth Round 146th overall Cowboys 2016: Tyler Boyd ? Round 1 of the NFL draft kicks off Thursday night. Though Pitt’s Tyler Boyd likely won’t have his name called then, he’s a good bet to hear it Friday night during Round 2 or 3. When Boyd does eventually stroll up to the NFL podium, he’ll be walking in ... Read More
Mock Draft: Who should the Steelers draft in rounds 1-4?
With the NFL Draft coming up shortly, the Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to focus on their defense, especially at safety and cornerback, where they were inconsistent last season. The Steelers seem to have hinted at drafting a cornerback, what with the release of former cornerback Cortez Allen on April 15. Still, there are other positions Pittsburgh might look at. The Steelers might draft a wide receiver, because Martavis Bryant will be out for the entire season after failing an ... Read More
Pitt could have multiple players selected in NFL Draft
The University of Pittsburgh has a knack for churning out top flight pro talent. You might recognize all-time greats Dorsett, Marino, Ditka and Curtis Martin, each one hall of famers. Fast forward to today, and you’ll still find Pitt men inhabiting the upper echelon of the NFL - Larry Fitzgerald, Darrelle Revis, LeSean McCoy and Aaron Donald, to name a few. With the 2016 NFL Draft quickly approaching, let’s take a look at the newest Panther alumni hoping to join the elite ranks of the ... Read More
Should Robert Nkemdiche be on Steelers draft board?
His pedigree and talent are undeniable. Robert Nkemdiche is a physical specimen for sure, measuring 6 feet 4 inches and 295 pounds. For someone so large, he also displays intriguing athleticism and quickness. His on-field skills tantalize NFL GMs, but his documented incidents and quirky attitude off-field cast a shadow of doubt. Nkemdiche has been tabbed a can’t-miss prospect since high school. During his senior year at Grayson High School in Loganville, Ga., Nkemdiche was tabbed the top ... Read More
NFL Draft preview: Could Steelers target a center?
The Pittsburgh Steelers have dealt with plenty of depth chart issues in the past two seasons. Last year, it was with the running backs, and the year before it was the cornerbacks. However, another position that the Steelers have experience issues on the depth chart with is the center position. Despite being one of the best center in the league when healthy, Maurkice Pouncey hasn’t been able to stay healthy in the past couple of years. During the 2013 season, Pouncey started at center in the ... Read More
Will the Steelers draft a safety in the 1st round of the NFL Draft?
One of the biggest question marks on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ roster is the safety position. The Steelers didn’t have much consistency at the position last season, and the secondary was scored against plenty of times. The Steelers currently have Mike Mitchell, Ross Ventrone, Shamarko Thomas, Robert Golden, Jordan Dangerfield, Jacob Hagen and Ray Vinopal on their roster. Pittsburgh hasn’t made any attempts to secure a free agent safety, even though a few, like Eric Weddle and Reggie Nelson, ... Read More
Will Bryant’s suspension change Steelers draft plans?
The Pittsburgh Steelers normally focus their NFL Draft on their defense. In their draft last year, the Steelers’ first two rounds had defensive players being chosen. It wasn’t until the third round that the Steelers drafted a wide receiver in Sammie Coats. The Steelers, in their last 10 NFL Drafts, have only selected four offensive players in the first round. As for the wide receivers, the Steelers last wide receiver was selected in 2006, when Santonio Holmes walked across the stage to ... Read More
Steelers meet with Austin Hooper, Tyler Ervin at Combine
The Pittsburgh Steelers need some work in bolstering their tight end and running back groups. The team has solid players in the position already, however there is still need for more. The Steelers lost a tight end when Heath Miller announced his retirement. The Steelers still have Jesse James and Matt Spaeth under contract. However, NFL rosters normally have three tight ends. Because of that, the Steelers met with Austin Hooper at the NFL Combine. The Steelers had a formal interview with ... Read More