If confidence were a draft strategy, the Steelers would have aced it. Brenden Rice at pick 91 is 30 spots clear of where he belonged. Nothing here to lose sleep over; call it a B-.

The Steelers indulged a want in Paul while a need in quarterback, interior defensive lineman and other spots stayed open. They punted on quarterback, and it is the miss that keeps the grade honest. They banked enough surplus on Kinchens to cover a lot of smaller sins.

Job largely done: safety settled and 4 of 9 of the wish list covered.

All told, a solid class that does its job everywhere but quarterback.