Steelers pick 18th in the 2020 draft

[Edman]

And even then, it isn't until the second round. By then, the big-time players will be gone and will have nothing but projects at best.

If anyone is expecting any big sweeping changes to the team and particularly on Offense next season, it likely isn't happening. They can only hope Rudolph and Hodges get better after eating up their NFL action this season.

The Steelers better keep this Defense together as much as they can.

[Craic]

And even then, it isn't until the second round. By then, the big-time players will be gone and will have nothing but projects at best.

If anyone is expecting any sweeping changes to the team and particularly on Offense next season, it ain't happening.

The Steelers better keep this Defense together as much as they can.

I'm so happy about that. Miami traded with us precisely because they thought they'd get a high first-round pick. Instead, they're in the bottom half with our pick. Houston's number 1 is in the bottom third. So, they cleared house somewhat and didn't get the bargain they wanted. Still, they have 3 first-round picks, but it's not the ones they were hoping for.

[Fire Goodell]

Minkah at #18 is already an A+ grade, we’ll see how the rest of the draft goes. Gladly I don’t have to watch round one, it’s like 2 hours straight of nothing but talking to just see one pick

[Craic]

Minkah at #18 is already an A+ grade, we’ll see how the rest of the draft goes. Gladly I don’t have to watch round one, it’s like 2 hours straight of nothing but talking to just see one pick

And, that was with a thirteen game preview before his draftpick came up. I agree, that's an A+ pick. (Although, he did fade into obscurity a bit in the second half of the season).

[st33lersguy]

So really it's 49, since teams with the same records rotate in draft order in different rounds

[Six Rings]

Minkah at #18 is already an A+ grade, we’ll see how the rest of the draft goes. Gladly I don’t have to watch round one, it’s like 2 hours straight of nothing but talking to just see one pick


True. Who says the Steelers can't find a good player in round two? Bell, Tuitt, and Ju-ju were second round picks.

We should be able to get a durable running back with speed and hands in round two.

[Moose]

Let's all be realistic with this 'draft pick' crap. Draft picks are nothing but shooting in a dark room, sometimes you hit something, but most of the time they are misses. College is nothing like professional. The coaching on the professional teams is what it is all about. Timing has to be taught, defense reads have to be taught, and we all see how tackling is done. 1st round picks mean nothing, late round picks mean just as much. Usually a draft pick doesn't come around for a few year's....and by then could very well be on another team. To me, just my opinion, draft picks ceremony is just wasting time and hopes. Hopefully our F.O. can make some trades and deals to help this team in 2020, find players who want to play and win, and we all can get back to cheering this team to playoffs and FINALLY WINNING!! Beating the crap out of teams we're supposed to, and winning a few games that are even ranked. Enough in relying on OTHER teams to help us get in the playoffs.....you don't deserve to be in playoffs IF you don't put yourself there !!

[pczach]

Let's all be realistic with this 'draft pick' crap. Draft picks are nothing but shooting in a dark room, sometimes you hit something, but most of the time they are misses. College is nothing like professional. The coaching on the professional teams is what it is all about. Timing has to be taught, defense reads have to be taught, and we all see how tackling is done. 1st round picks mean nothing, late round picks mean just as much. Usually a draft pick doesn't come around for a few year's....and by then could very well be on another team. To me, just my opinion, draft picks ceremony is just wasting time and hopes. Hopefully our F.O. can make some trades and deals to help this team in 2020, find players who want to play and win, and we all can get back to cheering this team to playoffs and FINALLY WINNING!! Beating the crap out of teams we're supposed to, and winning a few games that are even ranked. Enough in relying on OTHER teams to help us get in the playoffs.....you don't deserve to be in playoffs IF you don't put yourself there !!


Some teams walk around shooting in a dark room only occasionally hitting something.

Some teams wear night vision goggles that gives them the ability to hit more targets.

[teegre]

With the 49th (50th?) pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers select...

Jacob Eason, QB, Washington

[Edman]

With the 49th (50th?) pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers select...

Jacob Eason, QB, Washington

Until Ben's buddy is cut loose, he, and anyone else coming down the pipe is a dead man walking in Pittsburgh.

[Neversatisfied]

With the 49th (50th?) pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers select...

Jacob Eason, QB, Washington

Why not? Honestly

[Mojouw]

With the 49th (50th?) pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers select...

Jacob Eason, QB, Washington

Keep drafting QBs until you get one.


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[Shoes]

Keep drafting QBs until you get one.


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Wish we would do that with TE's :chuckle:

[teegre]

Keep drafting QBs until you get one.

Exactly. Draft one every year until you find one that is “good enough” to be your guy for the next decade.

[Mojouw]

Wish we would do that with TE's :chuckle:

That wouldn't be a bad idea either!

[ThorndikeFFA]

We need a reliable RB with our first pick...IF Ben can go for 2020. If not, we're doomed either way.

[Rotorhead]

I would take a TE or OL with our first pick, RB is fine if we have a QB that can make teams pay for stacking the box, so they shouldn’t do that to us next season.

[86WARD]

There are so many needs on this team. A few of them can be solved with solid O-Line play. The ability to read a defense, pass protect and run-block would, obviously, go miles in helping the RB, WR, QB positions appear better. For that OL is my #1 need.

[Iron Steeler]

id take a stud RB at this pick

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

Some teams walk around shooting in a dark room only occasionally hitting something.

Some teams wear night vision goggles that gives them the ability to hit more targets.

Well said! :applaudit: Some do a better job of evaluating talent/ attitude and willingness to compete, than others do.

[DesertSteel]

TIGHT END!!!

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

With the 49th (50th?) pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers select...

Jacob Eason, QB, Washington

I think Kiper has him ranked as the #4 QB in the draft. What Jordan Love does at the Senior Bowl could influence that.

Shoes wants to see Jared Pinkney at that #49 pick I bet.

[AtlantaDan]

With the 49th (50th?) pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers select...

Jacob Eason, QB, Washington

Just keep in mind when given the choice Georgia coach Kirby Smart went with game manager Jake Fromm (the Andy Dalton of college QBs) after Eason recovered from an early season injury in 2017 and let Eason transfer

[Mojouw]

If Dupree leaves, it is edge rusher.

If Dupree stays but that sends Foster, Finney, and Feiler off the roster, it is interior OL.

If Dupree stays and you know that means Conner isn’t getting an extension, it is RB.

Then there is always QB.

[Fire Goodell]

id take a stud RB at this pick

I agree, I think they will go that route. Don't get me wrong, I like Conner a lot, but the guy can't stay out of the tub. It's a shame because he'd be a star in this league if he were more durable. But the smart money is they'll part ways with him unless he can somehow go through a season without getting injured. With that said, we have Samuels, who proved to be no better than an average 3rd down back. Benny Snell who I like as a RB2, but isn't talented enough to be a feature back. Whyte who is unproven.

[steelerdude15]

I'd like to see the Steelers get a wide receiver with their first pick. We need someone who can be a number one receiver. Someone who can eat up double and triple coverage, but still get separation and make catches. Someone who can take pressure off of Juju so he can flourish as a number 2 receiver again.

[86WARD]

Round 2 - LeVeon Bell type RB
Round 3 (Comp) - Jon Kolb type T
Round 4 - Ike Taylor type CB
Round 4 - Aaron Smith type DE
Round 6 - Antonio Brown type WR
Round 7 - Brett Keisel type DE

It’s really that easy...lol...maybe an Adrian Cooper type TE in Round 4 or a John Stallworth type WR?

[Fire Goodell]

I'd rather have a Derrick Henry type of RB over a Bell type. We need a RB that can beat off defenders with his size :chuckle:

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

If Dupree leaves, it is edge rusher.

If Dupree stays but that sends Foster, Finney, and Feiler off the roster, it is interior OL.

If Dupree stays and you know that means Conner isn’t getting an extension, it is RB.

Then there is always QB.

Feiler is a RFA and should be extended relatively inexpensive.

[Mojouw]

Feiler is a RFA and should be extended relatively inexpensive.

I repeatedly forget about that. Then move Feiler to LG and let Banner step in at RT? Now the draft priority maybe slips down a round or two?

[Born2Steel]

I repeatedly forget about that. Then move Feiler to LG and let Banner step in at RT? Now the draft priority maybe slips down a round or two?

IMO, not with the OL talent in this draft. Draft OL early, draft OL often.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

IMO, not with the OL talent in this draft. Draft OL early, draft OL often.

sure, it most likely comes down to BPA, but I think if there is a TE, RB, OLB of note out there on the board, they jump at that in the 2nd and address O line later.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

I repeatedly forget about that. Then move Feiler to LG and let Banner step in at RT? Now the draft priority maybe slips down a round or two?

Yes, I like a line of Villaneuva, Feiler, Pouncey, DeCastro, Banner with reserves of Okorafor, Derwin Grey, Hassenauer and a rookie or 2.

I still think that these guys need an O line coach that instills some kind of improved communication, technique, confidence. I saw guys stop blocking before the whistle yesterday and that could be a lack of practice structure or belief in the play call or your position coach. Relentless effort is habit forming and it really wasn't yesterday or at other times during the season.

[ALLD]

Just do this:

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/pit/1974_draft.htm

[86WARD]

Yes, I like a line of Villaneuva, Feiler, Pouncey, DeCastro, Banner with reserves of Okorafor, Derwin Grey, Hassenauer and a rookie or 2.

I still think that these guys need an O line coach that instills some kind of improved communication, technique, confidence. I saw guys stop blocking before the whistle yesterday and that could be a lack of practice structure or belief in the play call or your position coach. Relentless effort is habit forming and it really wasn't yesterday or at other times during the season.

Agreed. There seemed to be a clear lack of communication, thinking and confidence along the line. There looked like there were many more mental errors and technique errors opposed to not physically being able to do it...

[teegre]

Just in case Jacob Eason somehow does not make it to #49...

The LG that I like a lot is Shane Lemieux, Oregon. Maybe it’s his name that caught my attention. :lol:

Really though, he is the best O-lineman in the PAC-12 (which is the conference about which I hear the most). IMO, he’s the real deal... not just another hyped-up Duck. Being a Duck, he plays faaast. He pulls, moves quickly, and gets from one block to the next block. My concern is his ability to “sustain” blocks. (I haven’t really looked at that. I use the “Blink” method, and like I stated, Lemieux’s speed is what stands out.)

[BlackAndGold]

Just a early mock of my idea how the draft could go. Main needs: TE, OL, DT, safety(depth)

2. Neville Gallimore, DT, Oklahoma
3. Adam Trautman, TE, Dayton (I'm still learning about him, but he's starting to gain hype. 6'6" receiving TE, he'll be at the senior bowl)
4. Logan Stenberg, G, Kentucky (6'6" mauler. I'm sure the Steelers noticed him while watching Benny Snell)
4. K'Von Wallace, S/Slot, Clemson

Could place a WR, or RB with the second 4th round pick but they have depth at those positions, unlike at safety.

[hawaiiansteeler]

Just a early mock of my idea how the draft could go. Main needs: TE, OL, DT, safety(depth)

2. Neville Gallimore, DT, Oklahoma
3. Adam Trautman, TE, Dayton (I'm still learning about him, but he's starting to gain hype. 6'6" receiving TE, he'll be at the senior bowl)
4. Logan Stenberg, G, Kentucky (6'6" mauler. I'm sure the Steelers noticed him while watching Benny Snell)
4. K'Von Wallace, S/Slot, Clemson

Could place a WR, or RB with the second 4th round pick but they have depth at those positions, unlike at safety.

that is an excellent mock draft! :thumbsup:

[BlackAndGold]

that is an excellent mock draft! :thumbsup:

Don't tell teegre, because the Ravens will draft him....but I really want Gallimore.

[Shoes]

Just a early mock of my idea how the draft could go. Main needs: TE, OL, DT, safety(depth)

2. Neville Gallimore, DT, Oklahoma
3. Adam Trautman, TE, Dayton (I'm still learning about him, but he's starting to gain hype. 6'6" receiving TE, he'll be at the senior bowl)
4. Logan Stenberg, G, Kentucky (6'6" mauler. I'm sure the Steelers noticed him while watching Benny Snell)
4. K'Von Wallace, S/Slot, Clemson

Could place a WR, or RB with the second 4th round pick but they have depth at those positions, unlike at safety.

I really like your R3 pick. :chuckle: El has mentioned him a few times now.

[BlackAndGold]

Speaking of Gallimore, SD did a draft profile on him today.

https://steelersdepot.com/2020/01/2020-nfl-draft-player-profiles-oklahoma-dt-neville-gallimore/

[Born2Steel]

Just in case Jacob Eason somehow does not make it to #49...

The LG that I like a lot is Shane Lemieux, Oregon. Maybe it’s his name that caught my attention. :lol:

Really though, he is the best O-lineman in the PAC-12 (which is the conference about which I hear the most). IMO, he’s the real deal... not just another hyped-up Duck. Being a Duck, he plays faaast. He pulls, moves quickly, and gets from one block to the next block. My concern is his ability to “sustain” blocks. (I haven’t really looked at that. I use the “Blink” method, and like I stated, Lemieux’s speed is what stands out.)

Oregon's entire starting OL may succeed in the NFL. That's a good line. You should also look into Ben Bredesen at Michigan IOL. Maybe not as fast as Lemieux but a brute with technique. Lots of really good OL prospects this year. Lots of teams looking at them too.

[teegre]

Oregon's entire starting OL may succeed in the NFL. That's a good line. You should also look into Ben Bredesen at Michigan IOL. Maybe not as fast as Lemieux but a brute with technique. Lots of really good OL prospects this year. Lots of teams looking at them too.

Noted. :nod: Thank you.

Likewise, El Gonzo mentioned the OC from Michigan: Cesar Ruiz.

I’ll take your guys’s word for it, because I don’t watch much football these days (I’m taking classes, my daughter is in club soccer, my son is... time-consuming LOL).

That’s what is nice about this forum: we can delegate the scouting of different teams/conferences to different people. Speaking of which, mojoUW being a fan of UW, can tell us all about Tyler Biadasz (OC). In that same vein, I can attest to the fact that the 8U league of SD Girls Soccer has no one who can play O-line in the NFL. :chuckle:

[Mojouw]

Noted. :nod: Thank you.

Likewise, El Gonzo mentioned the OC from Michigan: Cesar Ruiz.

I’ll take your guys’s word for it, because I don’t watch much football these days (I’m taking classes, my daughter is in club soccer, my son is... time-consuming LOL).

That’s what is nice about this forum: we can delegate the scouting of different teams/conferences to different people. Speaking of which, mojoUW being a fan of UW, can tell us all about Tyler Biadasz (OC). In that same vein, I can attest to the fact that the 8U league of SD Girls Soccer has no one who can play O-line in the NFL. :chuckle:

Biadasz is another in a long line of "typical" UW lineman. He doesn't wow you with any one skill, but then you realize he just gets his job done play in and play out. Looks strong as an ox and as big as one too. Seems to play with a bit of nastiness as well. I think he likes hitting guys. The biggest problem, and this is with all UW lineman, is the offense is just so basic straight ahead running that it's hard to evaluate his pass protection and his movement. Can he pull? Can he work into the second level of the defense? Complex combo blocks? Really no idea. But the starting point of a big strong nasty run blocking pivot isn't a bad place to build out from.


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[El-Gonzo Jackson]

Oregon's entire starting OL may succeed in the NFL. That's a good line. You should also look into Ben Bredesen at Michigan IOL. Maybe not as fast as Lemieux but a brute with technique. Lots of really good OL prospects this year. Lots of teams looking at them too.

Senior bowl gonna be great, as Bredeson, Logan Stenberg-Kentucky and Jonah Jackson from Ohio St all accepted invites.

I still think the Steelers need somebody that can play C/G, so that is why I am pimping Ruiz. I am a believer in moving Feiler to guard to replace Foster and they will need to replace Finney who should be moving on to another more lucrative offer.

[Born2Steel]

Senior bowl gonna be great, as Bredeson, Logan Stenberg-Kentucky and Jonah Jackson from Ohio St all accepted invites.

I still think the Steelers need somebody that can play C/G, so that is why I am pimping Ruiz. I am a believer in moving Feiler to guard to replace Foster and they will need to replace Finney who should be moving on to another more lucrative offer.

I can definitely go along with Ruiz. I was hoping to get an IOL last draft. We did get Gray though. If Foster leaves and Feiler(RFA) takes over at LG then Finney(UFA) will almost have to be re-signed(probably $5M range) don't you think? That leaves only Hassenaur(Exclusive Rights) as depth. Unless the Steelers do land one of these premier IOL prospects. OT is not great either with Chuks, Banner, and Gray in that scenario. Maybe an OL draft prospect AND a FA gets brought in?

My guess is Foster stays, Feiler is 1st backup at both guard spots, Finney leaves in FA, and Hassenaur backs up Pouncey. A prospect like Ruiz/Bredesen or Lemieux/Hansen gets drafted and a shot to steal a spot. We end up with AV/Chuks at LT and Banner/Gray at RT. Time will tell.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

I can definitely go along with Ruiz. I was hoping to get an IOL last draft. We did get Gray though. If Foster leaves and Feiler(RFA) takes over at LG then Finney(UFA) will almost have to be re-signed(probably $5M range) don't you think? That leaves only Hassenaur(Exclusive Rights) as depth. Unless the Steelers do land one of these premier IOL prospects. OT is not great either with Chuks, Banner, and Gray in that scenario. Maybe an OL draft prospect AND a FA gets brought in?

My guess is Foster stays, Feiler is 1st backup at both guard spots, Finney leaves in FA, and Hassenaur backs up Pouncey. A prospect like Ruiz/Bredesen or Lemieux/Hansen gets drafted and a shot to steal a spot. We end up with AV/Chuks at LT and Banner/Gray at RT. Time will tell.

Foster is under contract, but the Steelers can save $4million if they cut him. Buh, bye. Finney is an UFA, but they shouldn't pay him $5million to back up Pouncey...buh-bye.

Banner showed well against the #2's in preseason at LT, enough that he was active on gameday and not Chukks….Banner should get the shot at RT, while Feiler(who cant handle speed rush or speed guys with inside counter at RT) should move inside to guard. Therefore, the Steelers need an interior lineman that can play G/C backing up on gameday and Hassenauer might be the guy. They also need to plan for the replacement of Pouncey who will be 31 in July with multiple injuries.

Gray with his long arms and decent footwork, might actually be a better RT than G, but I think his upside is a backup at both spots or maybe a starter at RT. Chukks, Banner, Gray leave the line stocked at OT, so the Steelers should look to bolster interior line depth IMO. Need to also look at D line with McCullers sucking and AluAlu, Heyward getting older and Hargrave likely on the way out.

[teegre]

Compiling all of the names in this thread... in which round would we expect to see them drafted:

Tyler Biadasz -

Shane Lemieux -

Cesar Ruiz -

Ben Bredesen -

Logan Stenberg -

Jonah Jackson -

[hawaiiansteeler]

Compiling all of the names in this thread... in which round would we expect to see them drafted:

Tyler Biadasz -

Shane Lemieux -

Cesar Ruiz -

Ben Bredesen -

Logan Stenberg -

Jonah Jackson -

here are Walter Football's C & G rankings:

http://walterfootball.com/draft2020C.php

http://walterfootball.com/draft2020OG.php

[BlackAndGold]

From twitter, Ruiz is getting a lot of fans, I expect he'll go round 2 and I'm not sure he'll be there when the Steelers pick.

[hawaiiansteeler]

From twitter, Ruiz is getting a lot of fans, I expect he'll go round 2 and I'm not sure he'll be there when the Steelers pick.

I think we'll need to wait until after the Combine to make a lot of these determinations...

[HollywoodSteel]

This really feels like a BPA draft as we have no absolute needs, yet we have plenty of needs.

I’m really hoping they find a way to keep Bud. Otherwise edge rusher might become an absolute need and force a reach or a trade up.

I’d rather be able to go O line or D line early, depending on who is available. It would be nice to find a good RB and TE in there somewhere.

I’m really not as worried about WR as I thought I’d be. I think we actually have a lot of young talent that will improve with Ben. Dionte Johnson looks like he’ll become a true number one eventually. Hopefully sooner than later.

If we can keep this defense together then our 2020 season is really all about where Ben is. If he doesn’t have a major drop off I believe we can make it work with mostly the players on the current roster.

I just want at least one break out stud in this draft, even if that is a guard. We already know that our first round pick is a success.

[BlackAndGold]

I think we'll need to wait until after the Combine to make a lot of these determinations...

Sure the combine creates hype and can change some of the rankings but the tape tells all.

[HollywoodSteel]

Sure the combine creates hype and can change some of the rankings but the tape tells all.

In most cases I definitely agree with you. But I’m pretty sure TJ Watt’s combine elevated his draft status and rightly so.

I also think that DK Metcalf proved that sometimes it’s worth it to take a chance on an athletic freak who blows everyone away at the combine.

I think the combine is a useful tool, but it shouldn’t be everything.

[teegre]

I also think that DK Metcalf proved that sometimes it’s worth it to take a chance on an athletic freak who blows everyone away at the combine.

I think the combine is a useful tool, but it shouldn’t be everything.

Actually, DK’s Combine was the thing that caused him to drop (e.g. his three-cone drill was awful).

[hawaiiansteeler]

Actually, DK’s Combine was the thing that caused him to drop (e.g. his three-cone drill was awful).

very true, Metcalf had an awful performance in the 3-cone (7.38 second) and short-shuttle (4.5 seconds) at the combine.

and NFL teams were also worried about the existing neck injury that shortened his final season at Ole Miss...

[teegre]

here are Walter Football's C & G rankings:

http://walterfootball.com/draft2020C.php

http://walterfootball.com/draft2020OG.php

If I have time, I’ll compile a spreadsheet that has the ranking from an assortment of sites (thank you fir those)... and from Twitter... plus, our own thoughts on these players.

[hawaiiansteeler]

If I have time, I’ll compile a spreadsheet that has the ranking from an assortment of sites (thank you fir those)... and from Twitter... plus, our own thoughts on these players.

it would be really nice and helpful to sticky that kind of info for the players we bring in for official visits (and take out for dinner, of course) on the top of the front page.

[HollywoodSteel]

Round 2 - LeVeon Bell type RB
Round 3 (Comp) - Jon Kolb type T
Round 4 - Ike Taylor type CB
Round 4 - Aaron Smith type DE
Round 6 - Antonio Brown type WR
Round 7 - Brett Keisel type DE

It’s really that easy...lol...maybe an Adrian Cooper type TE in Round 4 or a John Stallworth type WR?

Maybe a James Harrison type undrafted free agent. But this one needs to be good right away.

[BlackAndGold]

Sleeper RB?

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