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Steelers first try
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Draft Grade — Steelers
Overall
B-
ValueC+
NeedB+
TradesB-
FutureB-
The Steelers kept it disciplined and banked a B-. There is conviction, and then there is this. The Steelers took Garrett Dellinger a full 69 picks ahead of where the board had him, an overdraft steep enough that it colors the whole weekend.
The edge rusher spot stays a question, and it was the one they most needed an answer at. Quarterback is handled and the depth chart looks a good deal healthier for it. The trenches got the money picks, top to bottom.
Add it up and it is a good, unfussy class.
Pick Analysis
Pick21
Rnd1
Walter Nolen
In the 21st overall pick they get a load in the middle. The biggest hole, addressed.
Pick83
Rnd3
Jalen Milroe
They went early on Jalen Milroe in pick 83, and the value did not follow. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick123
Rnd4
Bhayshul Tuten
Bhayshul Tuten at No. 123 is the kind of overdraft that needs everything to break right. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick156
Rnd5
JJ Pegues
JJ Pegues at the 156th pick is the pick scouts circle, and not in a good way. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick185
Rnd6
Jaylen Reed
By-the-book stuff, Jaylen Reed at the Round 6 slot squarely in line with his ranking. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick229
Rnd7
Garrett Dellinger
Garrett Dellinger at pick No. 229 is an overdraft of the loud, memorable kind. It adds depth where they could use a little.