Steelers Select OLB Bud Dupree With 22nd Overall Pick In 2015 NFL Draft

[86WARD]

With the 22nd overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft the Steelers select Kentucky OLB Bud Dupree.

Draft Profile: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profil...ree?id=2552289

[hawaiiansteeler]

CBs Marcus Peters and Kevin Johnson were gone...

so I like it, good pick!

[katmandu]

BUD DUPREE !!

[86WARD]

I like it...disappointed they didn't get the CB (had my heart set on Peters) and this pretty much admits that they don't like Jones...so he may be a wasted #1 pick. But I like Dupree. Who knows...maybe Jones finally gets his shit together and they have a couple young studs...nah...

Think I may have liked Gregory better here...I'm not jumping for joy but I'm not angry.

[Steelman]

Not terribly excited about the pick, but here's hoping Bud can bring some pass rushing.

[Lady Steel]

Welcome to Pittsburgh, Bud!

[Steeldude]

Well here is hoping he can play LB. Rushing the passer is what the Steelers need, but I also want to see him chasing down RBs, stuffing RBs, sealing the edge, covering receivers and putting forth 100% on every play.

[steelerdude15]

I like it...disappointed they didn't get the CB (had my heart set on Peters) and this pretty much admits that they don't like Jones...so he may be a wasted #1 pick. But I like Dupree. Who knows...maybe Jones finally gets his shit together and they have a couple young studs...nah...

I wouldn't throw Jarvis to the curb yet. The Steelers can keep Jarvis where he is and put Bud opposite of him.

[hawaiiansteeler]

Denver traded up to draft Shane Ray right after we picked Bud Dupree.

it will be interesting to follow both of their career paths...

[st33lersguy]

Ben's Super Bowl window is closing, select a defender that can have an impact in year 1 in the 1st round. This guy won't contribute for another two years if at all. Shazier and Tuitt better shine in year 2 or our defense will have a bottom tier defense again. Another case of the Steelers FO taking a fallen prospect that other teams were scared off by from obvious flaws that the Steelers are the only ones not to pick up on

[polamalubeast]

Ben's Super Bowl window is closing, select a defender that can have an impact in year 1 in the 1st round. This guy won't contribute for another two years if at all. Shazier and Tuitt better shine in year 2 or our defense will have a bottom tier defense again. Another case of the Steelers FO taking a fallen prospect that other teams were scared off by from obvious flaws that the Steelers are the only ones not to pick up on

RELAX!!!!!!

[stillers4me]

Tomlin can yell "Ivan!" anymore. Now he can yell "Alvin!"

[X-Terminator]

Not happy to say the least.

So are we going to wait until the fucking 5th round again to draft a CB? Or are they going to go with a couple of parking cones and a prayer?

This Dupree kid better be the next Harrison, that's all I have to say.

[st33lersguy]

Not happy to say the least.

So are we going to wait until the fucking 5th round again to draft a CB? Or are they going to go with a couple of parking cones and a prayer?

This Dupree kid better be the next Harrison, that's all I have to say.

AMEN!!!

[Mojouw]

Dupree can absolutely impact as a situational pass rusher in his first year.

He is totally raw, I get that. Team needs DBs, I get that too.

Bottom line, Dupree put up Combine and Pro Day #'s virtually identical to Clowney. That is how explosive of an athlete he is.

Fits the new Steelers trend in the draft. It used to be guys with a high # of starts from big time programs -- now it is prospects with @ least one totally off the charts physical characteristic.

[salamander]

Considering the 2 best CB's were gone, I'll hold off on any judgment until I actually see Dupree play.

[hawaiiansteeler]

[Mojouw]

Also, the picks need to be taken in context. What if the 2nd round pick is Jones? What if it is Rowe or Collins? Does Dupree look better then?

Steelers got a player rated in the 1st tier of pass rushers at #22. If they would have taken a DB, they would have been dipping into the second tier of prospects -- how the hell is that a good idea?

[MULLDOG24]

Absolutely thrilled with this pick! Love having one of my KY wildcats as a Steeler!

[fansince'76]

Absolutely thrilled with this pick! Love having one of my KY wildcats as a Steeler!

At least SOMEONE's happy.

I don't watch college ball, so I'm pretty much clueless.

[polamalubeast]

Not happy to say the least.

So are we going to wait until the fucking 5th round again to draft a CB? Or are they going to go with a couple of parking cones and a prayer?

This Dupree kid better be the next Harrison, that's all I have to say.

The steelers can take a CB in round 2 and/or 3 tomorow!!!!


The OLB position of the steelers was very weak......It was James Harrison(37 years old)Moat and a likely a bust in Jarvis Jones


If the Steelers do not draft a CB tomorrow, you can be angry, but right now it is too early

[86WARD]

Considering the 2 best CB's were gone, I'll hold off on any judgment until I actually see Dupree play.

My feelings as well. Could've drafted Jones, but I'm not sold on him either.

[X-Terminator]

Also, the picks need to be taken in context. What if the 2nd round pick is Jones? What if it is Rowe or Collins? Does Dupree look better then?

Steelers got a player rated in the 1st tier of pass rushers at #22. If they would have taken a DB, they would have been dipping into the second tier of prospects -- how the hell is that a good idea?

How about trading up to get the guy you need most? They needed either Peters or Johnson. Jones was still on the board. They should have been more aggressive in trying to get one of them, but nope...that's not how the Steelers operate, because I'm not sure if there is a pair of balls between Colbert and Tomlin.

[86WARD]

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How about trading up to get the guy you need most? They needed either Peters or Johnson. They should have been more aggressive in trying to get either of them, but nope...that's not how the Steelers operate, because I'm not sure if there is a pair of balls between Colbert and Tomlin.

There's not...and I hate that year after year they sit there and take the selections that they are given. No moving up, no moving back...I hate it.

[polamalubeast]

How about trading up to get the guy you need most? They needed either Peters or Johnson. Jones was still on the board. They should have been more aggressive in trying to get one of them, but nope...that's not how the Steelers operate, because I'm not sure if there is a pair of balls between Colbert and Tomlin.

They needed a OLB too!!!!!


Only 33 sacks for the steelers last year(worst since 1989 for the steelers)

[X-Terminator]

The steelers can take a CB in round 2 and/or 3 tomorow!!!!


The OLB position of the steelers was very weak......It was James Harrison(37 years old)Moat and a likely a bust in Jarvis Jones


If the Steelers do not draft a CB tomorrow, you can be angry, but right now it is too early

I bet you they don't take a CB tomorrow either. It'll be another WR, a RB or some other position they don't have a desperate need for. It's their M.O.

[tube517]

The steelers can take a CB in round 2 and/or 3 tomorow!!!!


The OLB position of the steelers was very weak......It was James Harrison(37 years old)Moat and a likely a bust in Jarvis Jones


If the Steelers do not draft a CB tomorrow, you can be angry, but right now it is too early

That is the scary part. I'll wait and see. I was ok with 1. OLB 2. CB 3. CB so I"ll wait.

Of course, this 3 day draft crap makes me more nervous.

[GBMelBlount]

Also, the picks need to be taken in context. What if the 2nd round pick is Jones? What if it is Rowe or Collins? Does Dupree look better then?

Steelers got a player rated in the 1st tier of pass rushers at #22. If they would have taken a DB, they would have been dipping into the second tier of prospects -- how the hell is that a good idea?

Exactly how I see it.

[polamalubeast]

I bet you they don't take a CB tomorrow either. It'll be another WR, a RB or some other position they don't have a desperate need for. It's their M.O.

We will see, but for now, too early to be angry


If they take a WR or RB in round 2 or 3,Colbert need to be fired!!!!

[st33lersguy]

How about trading up to get the guy you need most? They needed either Peters or Johnson. Jones was still on the board. They should have been more aggressive in trying to get one of them, but nope...that's not how the Steelers operate, because I'm not sure if there is a pair of balls between Colbert and Tomlin.

Yeah, whatever they would have given up would have more than worth FINALLY getting a CB that can play instead of burning it on the guy no one else wants who won't contribute until maybe year 3 if ever.