The Steelers had several needs in this years draft…and didn’t really focus on any of them. This has to be the most puzzling draft the Steelers have had in 20+ years. Despite several “need” picks being available, they grabbed who they felt was the best on the board and who could help immediately.
We will have complete coverage tomorrow.
Here is the complete Steelers draft board:
| RD | PK(OVR) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15(15) | R. Shazier | OLB | Ohio State |
| 2 | 14(46) | S. Tuitt | DE | Notre Dame |
| 3 | 33(97) | D. Archer | RB | Kent State |
| 4 | 18(118) | M. Bryant | WR | Clemson |
| 5 | 17(157) | S. Richardson | DC | Arizona |
| 5 | 33(173) | W. Johnson | – | Vanderbilt |
| 6 | 16(192) | J. Zumwalt | OLB | UCLA |
| 6 | 39(215) | D. McCullers | DT | Tennessee |
| 7 | 15(230) | R. Blanchflower | TE | Massachusetts |