Analyzing the Steelers “other” 7th round draft pick

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Analyzing the Pittsburgh Steelers “other” 7th round draft pick

The Steelers didn’t draft a pass rusher in the 2018 NFL Draft, but are hoping to get something out of their “other” 7th round selection.

By Jeff.Hartman
May 10, 2018



Recently, ESPN targeted a position where a hole resides which each NFL team needs to fill. For the Pittsburgh Steelers, they suggested the outside linebacker/pass rusher position as the team’s biggest need still remaining. You can certainly make a case for this on the Steelers roster. After all, when looking at the depth chart it doesn’t scream “bookend pass rushers” like the days when James Harrison, Joey Porter and LaMarr Woodley were harassing opposing quarterbacks.

Then, as I sat down to look at the team’s roster a name popped off the screen. The name was a familiar one, considering General Manager Kevin Colbert had just labeled him as the “other” seventh round draft pick they would have on the team this year.

None other than outside linebacker Keion Adams, the team’s 7th round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Could the Western Michigan product actually be an answer for the Steelers?

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Hope and change.

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Analyzing the Pittsburgh Steelers “other” 7th round draft pick

The Steelers didn’t draft a pass rusher in the 2018 NFL Draft, but are hoping to get something out of their “other” 7th round selection.

By Jeff.Hartman
May 10, 2018



Recently, ESPN targeted a position where a hole resides which each NFL team needs to fill. For the Pittsburgh Steelers, they suggested the outside linebacker/pass rusher position as the team’s biggest need still remaining. You can certainly make a case for this on the Steelers roster. After all, when looking at the depth chart it doesn’t scream “bookend pass rushers” like the days when James Harrison, Joey Porter and LaMarr Woodley were harassing opposing quarterbacks.

Then, as I sat down to look at the team’s roster a name popped off the screen. The name was a familiar one, considering General Manager Kevin Colbert had just labeled him as the “other” seventh round draft pick they would have on the team this year.

None other than outside linebacker Keion Adams, the team’s 7th round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Could the Western Michigan product actually be an answer for the Steelers?

to read rest of article:

https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.co...igan-breakdown

I'm hoping he makes it and so far the OLB room isn't that crowded. Watt, Dupree, Chickillo and ??

Adams ran a 4.7, benched 27 reps and has good feet and athleticism as a former basketball player. He was productive in college, so maybe his mix of strength and quickness can help him be a contributor on special teams and maybe get some situational reps?