Who should the Steelers select in Round 1?

[86WARD]

Guice is a good option and they do need to think about replacing Bell, but I just think it was hard to select Guice over all the other 1st round ILB, OLB, and S prospects

There’s a good chance that none of those ILBs are even available at that point.

[steelcityboyz]

There’s a good chance that none of those ILBs are even available at that point.

Agreed. If Guice is there at 28 the steelers need to take him, being Bell will not be here next season.

[hawaiiansteeler]

Agreed. If Guice is there at 28 the steelers need to take him, being Bell will not be here next season.

just wondering, how come you didn't vote for Guice then?

[st33lersguy]

http://walterfootball.com/draft2018reader_1.php

The Steelers are on the clock in Walterfootball's annual reader mock. Options are:

Rashaan Evans
Derrius Guice
Ronnie Harrison
Mike Hughes
Kyle Lauletta
Sony Michel
Justin Reid
Mason Rudolph

Evans has a commanding lead, poll may not last too long

[teegre]

http://walterfootball.com/draft2018reader_1.php

The Steelers are on the clock in Walterfootball's annual reader mock. Options are:

Rashaan Evans
Derrius Guice
Ronnie Harrison
Mike Hughes
Kyle Lauletta
Sony Michel
Justin Reid
Mason Rudolph

Evans has a commanding lead, poll may not last too long

That site always reroutes me to an ad...

Regardless, IMO, with those option available, it’s either Evans or Reid.

[hawaiiansteeler]

28. Pittsburgh Steelers: Sony Michel, RB, Georgia

The Steelers just miss out on Rashaan Evans here. I think Leighton Vander Esch could be in play at this point, but some teams have him graded on Day 2 over significant injury concerns. Le'Veon Bell looks like he is on a 1-year proposition in Pittsburgh, and Michel could be a natural scheme fit as a replacement.

The 5-foot-11, 214-pound Michel averaged 7.9 yards per carry in 2017 for 1,227 yards with 16 touchdowns. Michel has a ton of fans in the scouting community and was receiving second-day grades during the fall before his tremendous finish to the season that put him in contention to be a first-round pick. One general manager told me he thinks Michel could go late in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Aside from being a quick back capable of ripping off long runs, Michel showed well in the passing game as a receiver and blocker during his collegiate career. Michel has starting potential for the NFL with speed, strength and versatility. He also enters the pros with less wear-and-tear after splitting carries with a variety of backs at Georgia.

Michel played well in 2016 while serving as the backup to Nick Chubb. On the season, Michel took 152 carries for 840 yards - a 5.3-yard average - and four touchdowns. He also had 22 receptions for 149 yards.

http://walterfootball.com/draft2018charlie_1.php

[teegre]

There really are a lot of very good RBs in this draft.

[ALLD]

My guess is the Ravens or Bungles will draft an ILB just to keep the Steelers from getting one.

[steelcityboyz]

just wondering, how come you didn't vote for Guice then?

I like LVE to be honest.. But like 86 said they probably won't be there at 28

[86WARD]

My guess is the Ravens or Bungles will draft an ILB just to keep the Steelers from getting one.

The sad part is the Bengals are no in the market for one to replace Burfict for the beginning of the season and they’d love to stick it to the Steelers...again.

[Devilsdancefloor]

I like ronnie harrison at 28, so no worries whomever i have a draft crush on never happens, so youre all safe on your picks except shoes TE

[st33lersguy]

I always notice that whenever one player is frequently linked to the Steelers in round 1, that pick does not end up happening. Evans to the Steelers feels a lot like 2012 when Don'ta Hightower was frequently mocked to the Steelers, then it didn't happen (in 2012 it was Decastro falling).

[teegre]

I always notice that whenever one player is frequently linked to the Steelers in round 1, that pick does not end up happening. Evans to the Steelers feels a lot like 2012 when Don'ta Hightower was frequently mocked to the Steelers, then it didn't happen (in 2012 it was Decastro falling).

That is interesting, because over at the site that I was on at the time, DeCastro was the player whom we discussed the most. But, yes, Hightower was discussed quite a bit, as well.

[Born2Steel]

I think plan A is ILB. OL, TE, WR, RB, and QB would all be a luxury pick for the offense. Bell is the starter with backups in place, IF everyone stays healthy and on the field, the other offensive positions are fine too. DL, CB, and Safety, with the addition of Burnett, would be a luxury pick also. That leaves ILB and OLB as first round needs. Plan A should be the more desperate ILB and plan B is edge rusher. If there are no 1st round ILB or OLB, then there will be a Safety, RB or QB the Steelers would consider. So I am down to 2 primary position goals and 3 secondary position goals. I f no ILB/OLB is there, I would hope to trade down though and get more overall picks.

[Moose]

I'm just throwing my 2 cents in, which means nothing......but, I'm NOT a 'draft' person. Couldn't care less, I think the draft is useless and means nothing, just a waste of time, most of the time it takes 3/4 year's for any draft to pan out and by then either the player has been traded off or not even playing the 'drafted' position. I know it's just me, but the draft time situation is just a joke in the sports field and a time that all, or most, of the talking sport heads to get aroused about nothing. Like I said, just my opinion....LOL. I like the surprise of getting some young, exciting player ( i.e. JuJu) and think, " damn, where in the hell did we get him", rather than be pissed and disappointed when we get a bust and wasted a pick. It's all just a roll of the dice and no one knows how a draftee will pan out in the real world of the NFL.

[teegre]

It's all just a roll of the dice and no one knows how a draftee will pan out in the real world of the NFL.

That is exactly why I find it so facilitating.

[IowaSteeler927]

I think it's gotta be Evans or Vander Esch in Round 1. We have to fix the holes on defense. When Shazier wasn't on the field against Jacksonville in the playoff game, our run defense was pathetic. Shazier is that special, that he actual helps mask other deficiencies in our defense. We need an ILB that can try to fill his shoes. We also need a dominant pass rusher. Bud Dupree has been underwhelming, I wouldn't mind seeing Arden Key in Round 2 to provide Dupree with some motivation and competition.

[Texasteel]

The draft is indeed a roll of the dice, but if it is a guess it should be an educated guess. Problem is, many of us, even those that do this for a living, get infatuated with a player and ignore some red flags. I did that with Jones myself.


I started with Evens, and will stick with him till another team calls his name. If we don't get an ILB in the 1st I hope we find one in the second, or 3rd at the latest, but don't draft one just to be drafting one.

I don't think Cincy will pick Evens because of the lack of drafting information. I don't believe he has a police record.

[Dwinsgames]

I think plan A is ILB. OL, TE, WR, RB, and QB would all be a luxury pick for the offense. Bell is the starter with backups in place, IF everyone stays healthy and on the field, the other offensive positions are fine too. DL, CB, and Safety, with the addition of Burnett, would be a luxury pick also. That leaves ILB and OLB as first round needs. Plan A should be the more desperate ILB and plan B is edge rusher. If there are no 1st round ILB or OLB, then there will be a Safety, RB or QB the Steelers would consider. So I am down to 2 primary position goals and 3 secondary position goals. I f no ILB/OLB is there, I would hope to trade down though and get more overall picks.

this is a plan I can get behind

[LLT]

Gotta believe that either Vander Esch or Evans will be when we pick. But I think a team ahead of us will "probably" grab Vander Esch due to his intangibles. Then I think we look at Safety in the second...and either WR or CB in the third.

[teegre]

I don't think Cincy will pick Evens because of the lack of drafting information. I don't believe he has a police record.

Joking aside, doesn’t “Arden Key to the Bengals” make complete sense???

[teegre]

I think it's gotta be Evans or Vander Esch in Round 1. We have to fix the holes on defense. When Shazier wasn't on the field against Jacksonville in the playoff game, our run defense was pathetic. Shazier is that special, that he actual helps mask other deficiencies in our defense. We need an ILB that can try to fill his shoes. We also need a dominant pass rusher. Bud Dupree has been underwhelming, I wouldn't mind seeing Arden Key in Round 2 to provide Dupree with some motivation and competition.

It’s good to see you posting here, Iowa. (This made my day.)

[Texasteel]

Gotta believe that either Vander Esch or Evans will be when we pick. But I think a team ahead of us will "probably" grab Vander Esch due to his intangibles. Then I think we look at Safety in the second...and either WR or CB in the third.

If we go WR in the first half of the draft. I like Gallup out of Colorado St.

[BlackAndGold]

I've narrowed down the list of who I believe the pick will be if things go to plan (meaning players getting drafted where they're projected to go)

LVE (if he falls, some medical flagged him)
Bates
Evans
Harrison

Maybe list
Reid
Guice (just can't see it)
Lamar Jackson/Rudolph (which ever is there)

[LLT]

If we go WR in the first half of the draft. I like Gallup out of Colorado St.

If we go 3rd or early 5th, Im guessing Richie James from Middle Tennesse St. or Christian Kirk of Texas A&M..... if we wait until the back end of the draft it might be Justin Watson of Penn St. or Quadree Henderson from Pittsburgh.

[IowaSteeler927]

It’s good to see you posting here, Iowa. (This made my day.)

Thanks Teeg! Yeah it's been awhile since I've visited this neck of the woods. I'm going to make a concerted effort to post over here a little bit more! Hope all is well with you brother!

[teegre]

Thanks Teeg! Yeah it's been awhile since I've visited this neck of the woods. I'm going to make a concerted effort to post over here a little bit more! Hope all is well with you brother!

I’m going to hold you to that. Because, really, your insight & logical posts are always a welcome addition.

(Life is very good.)

[pczach]

Thanks Teeg! Yeah it's been awhile since I've visited this neck of the woods. I'm going to make a concerted effort to post over here a little bit more! Hope all is well with you brother!

Hey Brother, great to see you here!

[86WARD]

Anyone remember the clamoring for LenDale White? Lol.

[Dwinsgames]

Anyone remember the clamoring for LenDale White? Lol.

all to well ....