The Steelers completed the 2016 draft and the national media perception of the results is mixed. Here is the BWG Take on it.
1 (25). Artie Burns, CB, Miami
BWG TAKE: This was EXACTY the pick the Steelers needed and he will make an impact right away. Has all the tools and should be a great fit. The Pick has been panned but to me he won’t miss and he has the right attitude and size. He has NFL size and speed, with a good camp he could push to start.
2 (58). Sean Davis, S, Maryland
BWG TAKE: This one felt like a stretch especially with Von Bell waiting to be scooped up. However he is very FAST and hits like a cement truck, so he has the tools. He also has CB experience.
3 (89). Javon Hargrave, DT, South Carolina State
BWG TAKE: A versatile tweener that seems like a depth pick and most likely a 3-4 end. Powerful interior lineman.
4 (123). Jerald Hawkins, OT, LSU
BWG TAKE: This as the steal of the draft. He will challenge for playing time next year. Hawkins is a nice, athletic tackle with experience at both left and right tackle. He had graded out way better than the fourth.
6 (220). Travis Feeney, OLB, Washington
BWG TAKE: He will be a special teams ace and eventually push for playing time. Plays like he was shot out of a cannon!!!
7 (229). DeMarcus Ayers, WR, Houston
BWG TAKE: Loved this pick as well. A tough shifty and quick receiver, he is was one of the most productive wide receivers in college football in 2015. This might be the steal of the draft and he will play special teams as well!
7 (246). Tyler Matakevich, LB, Temple
BWG TAKE: He reminds me of Vince Williams. He is an old school thumper who had a great college career. Smart and driven! This could be the Beachum of this draft.
Will review UFA tomorrow.