Day 3: two R4 picks, R6, and two R7 picks

[teegre]

Here is who would could be targeting. My gut says it is defense.

Players still available:

ILBs:
*Jabril Cox, LSU
*Cameron McGrone, Michigan
*Dylan Moses, ‘Bama
*Tony Fields II, WVU
Derrick Barnes, Purdue

OLBs:
*Elerson Smith, Northern Iowa
*Daelin Hayes, Notre Dame
Rashad Weaver, Pitt
Shaka Toney, Penn St.
Chris Rumph II, Duke
Janarius Robinson, Florida St.
Patrick Johnson, Tulane
Tarron Jackson, Coastal Carolina

CBs:
Shaun Wade, Ohio St.
Marco Wilson, Florida
Camryn Bynum, Berkeley
Tre Brown, Oklahoma
Kary Vincet, Jr., LSU
*Keith Taylor, Washington (my "steal" of the draft)
**Darren Hall, SDSU (Go Aztecs!!!)
***Olaijah Griffin, USC (Snoop’s nephew)


SAFETIES:
Hamsah Nasirildeen, Florida St.
Ar’Darius Washington, TCU
Paris Ford, Pitt
**Talanoa Hufanga, USC (Troy lite)

I will add more details... and the DT names a little bit later.

[Mojouw]

Precedent says they take a LB and a WR with two of the picks.

Maybe a late round DL.

Look for priority UDFA at DB.

[SteelMember]

Think theres interest in jonathon cooper or richard lecounte?

[st33lersguy]

I'd like to see them spend one of the 2 round 4 picks on a CB. Not as imperative as drafting offensive line but with Steven Nelson and Mike Hilton gone and no new additions added, it would probably be a good idea to ensure the pass defense doesn't drop off. Also on the 2% chance Stone Forsythe is there at the Steelers next pick, draft him (then draft CB with the pick after that)

[Texasteel]

Here is who would could be targeting. My gut says it is defense.

Players still available:

ILBs:
*Jabril Cox, LSU
*Cameron McGrone, Michigan
*Dylan Moses, ‘Bama
*Tony Fields II, WVU
Derrick Barnes, Purdue

OLBs:
*Elerson Smith, Northern Iowa
*Daelin Hayes, Notre Dame
Rashad Weaver, Pitt
Shaka Toney, Penn St.
Chris Rumph II, Duke
Janarius Robinson, Florida St.
Patrick Johnson, Tulane
Tarron Jackson, Coastal Carolina

CBs:
Shaun Wade, Ohio St.
Marco Wilson, Florida
Camryn Bynum, Berkeley
Tre Brown, Oklahoma
Kary Vincet, Jr., LSU
*Keith Taylor, Washington (my "steal" of the draft)
**Darren Hall, SDSU (Go Aztecs!!!)
***Olaijah Griffin, USC (Snoop’s nephew)


SAFETIES:
Hamsah Nasirildeen, Florida St.
Ar’Darius Washington, TCU
Paris Ford, Pitt
**Talanoa Hufanga, USC (Troy lite)

I will add more details... and the DT names a little bit later.

I wouldn't mind if they ended up with OTs Jaylon Moore, or Tommy Doyle either

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

Have to pick some Defense after 3 offensive picks so far. I would like to see D line, OLB, CB next.

Rashad Weaver, Tre Brown or Darren Hall, Daelin Hayes or Patrick Johnson. IMO, with Bush, Williams, Spillane....ILB isnt an immediate need, as much as I like Cam McGrone or Dylan Moses.

[teegre]

Players still available:
UPDATED (with Zooms/meetings and pro day attendance)


ILBs:
Jabril Cox, LSU
Cameron McGrone, Michigan (T&C at pro day)
Dylan Moses, ‘Bama (T&C at pro day)
Tony Fields II, WVU
Derrick Barnes, Purdue (ILB coach at pro day)
KJ Britt, Auburn (T&C at pro day)

OLBs:
Elerson Smith, Northern Iowa (Zoom)
Daelin Hayes, Notre Dame (Zoom)
Rashad Weaver, Pitt
Shaka Toney, Penn St. (T&C at pro day)
Chris Rumph II, Duke
Janarius Robinson, Florida St. (T&C at pro day)
Joshua Kanido, Florida St. (T&C at pro day)
Patrick Johnson, Tulane
Tarron Jackson, Coastal Carolina (scout at pro day)

CBs:
Shaun Wade, Ohio St. (T&C at pro day)
Marco Wilson, Florida
Camryn Bynum, Berkeley
Tre Brown, Oklahoma
Kary Vincet, Jr., LSU
Keith Taylor, Washington (scout at pro day) (my “steal” of the draft)
Darren Hall, SDSU (Go Aztecs!!!)
Olaijah Griffin, USC (Snoop’s nephew)


SAFETIES:
Hamsah Nasirildeen, Florida St. (T&C at pro day)
Ar’Darius Washington, TCU (Teryl Austin at pro day)
Paris Ford, Pitt
Talanoa Hufanga, USC
JaCoby Stevens, LSU (Zoom)

D-LINE:
Darius Stills, WVU (unknown staff member at pro day)
Milton Williams, La Tech (D-line coach at pro day)
Marvin Wilson, Florida St. (T&C, and D-line coach at pro day)

OTs:
Stone Forsythe, Florida
Tommy Doyle, Miami
Jaylon Moore, Western Mich (Zoom… AND… scout at pro day)
Dan Moore, Jr., Texas A&M (Canada and asst O-line at pro day)
Carson Green, Texas A&M (Canada and asst O-line at pro day)

PUNTERs:
Pressley Harvin, Georgia Tech (Danny Smith at pro day)
Max Duffy, Kentucky (Danny Smith at pro day)

[Dreegking]

Hmm...

Did T. Williams get drafted or T. Gillespie? Both Safeties I like more than the ones on your list. Not that I am correct.

I mocked Gillespie to the Steelers in the fourth round as well as Edge/OLB. Where I didn't mock to be honest. I like a bunch about equal. But if I had to choose at this point now that we are this far along, I would pick Toney or Hayes (only because I know their game as I follow their teams). They are both able to contribute and can be coached up in my opinion.

But I am high on Gillespie. Followed by T Williams. Both of who I think can compete for a Nickel position as well.

[Shoes]

Let's not forget the WR's. Hard to believe the Steelers wouldn't draft one. Maybe some possibles in the bold.



Tylan Wallace, Oklahoma State
Amon-Ra St. Brown, USC
Dazz Newsome, North Carolina
Seth Williams, Auburn
Tamorrion Terry, Florida State
Sage Surratt, Wake Forest
Marlon Williams, UCF
Jaelon Darden, North Texas
Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Iowa
Damonte Coxie, Memphis
Shi Smith, South Carolina
Cornell Powell, Clemson


If not I hope they can pick up WR, punter (Max Duffy) as undrafted.

[stillers4me]

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[Born2Steel]

This is fun so far.

1. All the guys drafted so far are guys we looked at and talked about on here and most of us liked, even mocked at some point in our draft nerd draft play.

2. None of these picks feels like a ‘reach for need’ pick.
2a. Najee Harris was the top RB on 95% of RB rankings boards. The Steelers got the guy they wanted.
2b. Pat Freiermuth was only the 2nd TE selected. There were plenty others to choose from. The Steelers got the guy they wanted.
2c. Kendrick Green was a surprise name for me. But his play style is nothing like the 3-4 OC names we have been throwing around and mocking to ourselves. Plus this being only the 2nd OC off the board shows this pick was not a desperation reach. The Steelers got the guy they wanted.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

Why do some guys suggest we draft an "OC"? I thought the Offensive Coordinator was already Matt Canada? :noidea:

[teegre]

Hmm...

Did T. Williams get drafted or T. Gillespie? Both Safeties I like more than the ones on your list. Not that I am correct.

I mocked Gillespie to the Steelers in the fourth round as well as Edge/OLB. Where I didn't mock to be honest. I like a bunch about equal. But if I had to choose at this point now that we are this far along, I would pick Toney or Hayes (only because I know their game as I follow their teams). They are both able to contribute and can be coached up in my opinion.

But I am high on Gillespie. Followed by T Williams. Both of who I think can compete for a Nickel position as well.

I can certainly add those two names. :nod: I started with names I’d heard thrown around (here and on Twitter) associated with the Steelers. I bolded the ones who had meeting and/or who had someone at their pro day. Then, I added an Aztec (for me), and in honor of the Rock’n’Roll HOF theme, I added Snoop’s son.

There is a degree of logic to it... Teegre logic. :lol:

Jaylon Moore fits BOTH criteria. I expect him to be drafted today.

[Texasteel]

I think Jaylon Moore would be a good choice for us . He would give us valuable depth at 2 positions.

[teegre]

I think Jaylon Moore would be a good choice for us . He would give us valuable depth at 2 positions.

Indeed :nod: I think the starters are Okorafor and Banner, but depth is very much needed. We are one slip away from having ...checks notes... Haeg starting. :scared:

[TD's & Beer]

I would go O-line, edge rusher, CB and LB, we still got holes

[teegre]

I see R4 being

Ar’Darius Washington: Teryl Austin worked him out. Plus, he’s played safety and corner. He’s the perfect replacement for Mike Hilton.

Jaylon Moore: for reasons already mentioned

That said, I would not be surprised by an ILB (to eventually pair with Bush) or an OLB (to add to the rotation).

[Born2Steel]

Ar'Darius Washington definitely has the college production. But that 5'8"-175LBs is a bit small and worrisome for me. Just seems the AFC North RBs would snack on him all game long.

[teegre]

Ar'Darius Washington definitely has the college production. But that 5'8"-175LBs is a bit small and worrisome for me. Just seems the AFC North RBs would snack on him all game long.

He’s roughly the same size as Mike Hilton. In part, I think it’s where my immediate association comes from. :lol:

[Shoes]

This is fun so far.

1. All the guys drafted so far are guys we looked at and talked about on here and most of us liked, even mocked at some point in our draft nerd draft play.

2. None of these picks feels like a ‘reach for need’ pick.
2a. Najee Harris was the top RB on 95% of RB rankings boards. The Steelers got the guy they wanted.
2b. Pat Freiermuth was only the 2nd TE selected. There were plenty others to choose from. The Steelers got the guy they wanted.
2c. Kendrick Green was a surprise name for me. But his play style is nothing like the 3-4 OC names we have been throwing around and mocking to ourselves. Plus this being only the 2nd OC off the board shows this pick was not a desperation reach. The Steelers got the guy they wanted.

I really like how things are shaping up. It seems like Klemm and Canada and the others have a vision and plan and are taking the steps needed to make it happen. I'm really liking Klemm as a coach.

[Born2Steel]

He’s roughly the same size as Mike Hilton. In part, I think it’s where my immediate association comes from. :lol:

Agreed, Hilton-esque. Washington could be the guy they like too. He is very young so he still has time to fill out some.

[st33lersguy]

I expect defense in round 4 after all offense the first 3 rounds

[Texasteel]

I expect defense in round 4 after all offense the first 3 rounds

I could see one more offensive player picked.

It seems to me that there a quite a few 4th or 5th round RBs left, That could work in our favor.

[teegre]

Agreed, Hilton-esque. Washington could be the guy they like too. He is very young so he still has time to fill out some.

He's already 20 pounds heavier that Tutu Atwell. :lol:

[teegre]

I could see one more offensive player picked.

It seems to me that there a quite a few 4th or 5th round RBs left, That could work in our favor.

Indeed :nod: The more RBs drafted the better!!!


Based on the meetings, pro days, and needs:

R4: CB/S, Ar’Darius Washington, TCU (Teryl Austin at pro day)
R4: OL, Jaylon Moore, Western Mich (Zoom… AND… scout at pro day)
R6: ILB, Derrick Barnes, Purdue (ILB coach at pro day)
R7: DL, Milton Williams, La Tech (D-line coach at pro day)
R7: P, Max Duffy or Pressley Harvin (Danny Smith at their pro days)

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

I really like how things are shaping up. It seems like Klemm and Canada and the others have a vision and plan and are taking the steps needed to make it happen. I'm really liking Klemm as a coach.
I wouldnt read too much into the draft picks and any specific offensive schemes. I know some think that because Green is athletic, the Steelers are going to run a lot of outside zone or something like that. I think the athletecism of a guy at C allows him to be flexible for pulling, zone, moving feet in pass protection.

Things basically shaked out like:
1. Needed a RB.....so draft the all time leading rusher from Alabama.
2. Needed a TE that can block.....so draft one of the best all around blocking and receiving TE's.
3. Needed a C.......................draft a guy that bends his knees well in pass protection, earned first team All Big-10 honors for his run blocking and has a nasty disposition that the O line coach is establishing a culture of nasty finishers.

A really good first 3 rounds.

[dislocatedday]

I am hoping Shaun Wade becomes a Steeler today. Also, not a big need for Steelers, but I like Amon-Ra St. Brown....hard worker and physical receiver.

[Rotorhead]

I am not opposed to one more solid OL today, but I understand we need depth at LB and CB so I imagine that will be most of the picks today.

[pczach]

Why do some guys suggest we draft an "OC"? I thought the Offensive Coordinator was already Matt Canada? :noidea:



For the same reason somebody wanted to move up to draft Mac Davis! :chuckle:

[Born2Steel]

For the same reason somebody wanted to move up to draft Mac Davis! :chuckle:

It’s just another point to show how little we all know about football. OC means Center when talking draft, we all know what’s being talked about. But if you do things differently some people get offended and must belittle those doing things differently. It’s a trait common with those who weigh themselves against absolutely nothing yet declare themselves winner. EGJ is one of those.

[hawaiiansteeler]

For the same reason somebody wanted to move up to draft Mac Davis! :chuckle:

I think he's available as an UDFA but the phones have been dead.

[pczach]

I think he's available as an UDFA but the phones have been dead.



I'm not sure he has the movement skills that you want at that position.

[hawaiiansteeler]

I'm not sure he has the movement skills that you want at that position.

he seems slow to react.

[pczach]

he seems slow to react.



He doesn't process information quickly, and he is a little too straight-legged.

[hawaiiansteeler]

He doesn't process information quickly, and he is a little too straight-legged.

it's almost as if his brain isn't functioning.