The Pittsburgh Steelers are always one of the most interesting teams in the NFL Draft, and the latest batch of draft grades reflect that. After a few years of mixed returns, Pittsburgh entered the three-day event needing to quickly rebuild the roster to keep Mike Tomlin’s winning streak alive. Now that the picks have been made, did the Steelers do enough to right the ship?<\/p>\n
Rather than getting impatient and trading up, the Pittsburgh Steelers held their ground and acquired a player who should lock down a starting tackle position for years to come. Troy Fautanu doesn’t have the same upside as a guy like Joe Alt, but he’s well worth the 20th overall selection. While there is a chance that his third-percentile height could force him to play guard long-term, he’ll be a great starter for a team that currently features two quarterbacks who love holding onto the ball.<\/p>\n
Steelers Draft Grade: B+<\/strong><\/p>\n Troy Fautanu NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n The Steelers continue to add some much-needed reinforcements to their offensive line. Zach Frazier might not have the highest ceiling, but you don’t need an elite center to have a great offense. You just need someone who can hold their own at the point of attack, and Frazier can do that. While his athleticism won’t blow anyone away, he’s immovable in the trenches and should provide a reliable pocket for Russell Wilson.<\/p>\n Steelers Draft Grade: B+<\/strong><\/p>\n Zach Frazier NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Nobody is better at finding starting-caliber wide receivers than the Pittsburgh Steelers. Roman Wilson adds a much-needed deep presence to this offense and his ability to get open deep is a perfect match for Russell Wilson’s preferred style of play. George Pickens will still be the primary threat in this offense, but Wilson will make the most of his targets.<\/p>\n Steelers Draft Grade: A-<\/strong><\/p>\n Roman Wilson NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Payton Wilson played linebacker in college, but his athletic profile suggests he’s a better fit for a safety\/linebacker hybrid role at the next level. The NC State product possesses great athleticism but lacks the size to survive as a full-time box defender with linebacker responsibilities. He can be a productive player in the right role, but only time will tell how Pittsburgh utilizes him.<\/p>\nSecond Round (51st Overall): Zach Frazier, C<\/h3>\n
Third Round (84th Overall): Roman Wilson, WR<\/h3>\n
Third Round (98th Overall): Payton Wilson, LB<\/h3>\n