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Draft Grade — Steelers
Overall
C-
ValueF
NeedB+
TradesB-
FutureB-
The Steelers drew a line under the quarterback search with Cook: C-. The Steelers looked at the value chart, folded it up, and took Brady Cook at the Round 1 slot regardless, 250 picks early.
Brady Cook is the bet, and the class will be judged on how it pays off. That interior defensive lineman hole did not close this weekend, and it was the biggest one on the wall.
In the end, one you will need a couple of seasons to truly judge.
Pick Analysis
Pick21
Rnd1
Brady Cook
In the 21st pick they get their guy under center for the next decade, though the board says they badly overpaid. The biggest hole, addressed.
Pick52
Rnd2
Aireontae Ersery
A reasonable price with a little left over, Aireontae Ersery in the Round 2 slot. A quiet depth add at a thin-ish spot.
Pick83
Rnd3
Carson Schwesinger
Carson Schwesinger in Round 3, Pick 19 is exactly on the number, no argument either way. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.



