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Draft Selections
James Pearce Jr. Head Shot
PICK: 21 RND: 1 (PIT)
James Pearce Jr.
DE-EDGE Tennessee
Kenneth Grant Head Shot
PICK: 22 RND: 1 (PIT)
Kenneth Grant
DT Michigan
Jack Bech Head Shot
PICK: 83 RND: 3 (PIT)
Jack Bech
WR TCU
Billy Bowman Jr. Head Shot
PICK: 123 RND: 4 (PIT)
Billy Bowman Jr.
S Oklahoma
Damien Martinez Head Shot
PICK: 156 RND: 5 (PIT)
Damien Martinez
RB Miami
JJ Pegues Head Shot
PICK: 185 RND: 6 (PIT)
JJ Pegues
DT Ole Miss
Addison West Head Shot
PICK: 229 RND: 7 (PIT)
Addison West
OG Western Michigan
Draft Picks Received
Kenneth Grant Head Shot
PICK: 22 RND: 1 (LAC)
Kenneth Grant
DT Michigan
Players traded away
Head Shot
T.J. Watt
LB
Draft Grade — Steelers
Overall D
ValueB NeedB+ TradesF FutureB-
The Steelers bled value on every deal, hence the D.

The Steelers lost the trade war and it was not close, handing partners the better end again and again. A D that will need time and luck to look better.

They punted on quarterback, and it is the miss that keeps the grade honest. The West pick alone nudges the whole weekend up a notch.

Interior defensive lineman was the priority and it is no longer a question, which is most of the job.

The verdict is not kind, and fairly so; this class has a hill to climb.

Pick Analysis
Pick21 Rnd1 James Pearce Jr.
A tidy bit of business in pick No. 21, where James Pearce Jr. graded well above the range. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick22 Rnd1 Kenneth Grant
In No. 22 they get a disruptive interior force. The biggest hole, addressed.
Pick83 Rnd3 Jack Bech
Jack Bech in slot 83 is a bargain the rest of the room will envy. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick123 Rnd4 Billy Bowman Jr.
A slide stopped in Round 4, Pick 21, with Billy Bowman Jr. worth more than the price. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick156 Rnd5 Damien Martinez
By-the-book stuff, Damien Martinez at the 156th pick squarely in line with his ranking. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick185 Rnd6 JJ Pegues
No drama and no debate, JJ Pegues went about where he belonged in the 185th overall pick. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick229 Rnd7 Addison West
Quietly one of the better values of the day, Addison West at pick 229. It adds depth where they could use a little.