NFL.com’s Chad Reuter undertook the troublesome job of going 5 rounds deep for a mock draft with all 32 groups. It seems that he constructed this on high of the “ideal” top two rounds he printed earlier within the week during which he had the Steelers going offense with RB Omarion Hampton and QB Kyle McCord with their first- and third-round picks.
With out additional ado, right here is how Reuter sees issues shaking out for the Steelers via NFL.com.
Spherical One – Decide 21: RB Omarion Hampton, UNC
One of the best ways to arrange a younger quarterback for achievement is by giving him a powerful offensive line and a operating recreation. The Steelers have already got some strong receiving choices, and their offensive line ought to hopefully take a step ahead over the following 12 months or two, however the way forward for the operating recreation is up within the air. Kenneth Gainwell and Jaylen Warren are taking part in on one-year offers, and neither has ever been a full-time NFL starter. Hampton could possibly be simply what the Steelers want.
“Hampton is a tone-setter,” Reuter wrote. “Irrespective of who the Steelers’ beginning quarterback is come Week 1, the workforce will wish to run the ball successfully. Hampton’s highly effective type and talent to make issues occur within the open subject shall be an awesome addition.”
I don’t know the way in favor I’m of a operating again within the first spherical with how deep this draft class is on the place, however I just like the participant and his match of their system.
Omarion Hampton Scouting Report
Spherical Three – Decide 83: QB Kyle McCord, Syracuse
I’d hope that if the Steelers draft a quarterback within the third spherical we’re speaking about Will Howard, Tyler Shough or Jalen Milroe. The third spherical feels a bit expensive for McCord. That being stated, he was a productive participant at Syracuse and has a pleasant arm. Our Josh Carney had loads of good issues to say about him popping out of the East-West Shrine Bowl week.
McCord or a developmental QB would make extra sense to me within the fourth or fifth spherical. Particularly if the Steelers seize a operating again within the first, they may want this third-round choose to faucet into the proficient defensive position group.
It’s additionally price noting that McCord has obtained little to no curiosity from the Steelers all through this pre-draft course of thus far.
Spherical 4 – Decide 123: EDGE Ashton Gillotte, Louisville
The Steelers launched Preston Smith, however they did deliver again Jeremiah Moon on a one-year contract. Nonetheless, they may stand so as to add some competitors to the room after the highest three of T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig.
Gillotte was extra productive in 2023 with 11 sacks however examined fairly properly on the NFL Scouting Mix with 23 reps on the bench press, a 36.5-inch vertical, a 10-foot broad leap and a 6025, 264-pound body. Director of faculty scouting Dan Colbert was at Louisville Professional Day, for what it’s price.
Ashton Gillotte Scouting Report
Spherical 5 – Decide 156: OT Logan Brown, Kansas
Mike Tomlin stated that the beginning offensive line isn’t necessarily set in stone for 2025. With a number of younger items and up to date excessive investments within the group, that looks like extra a kick within the butt to guys like Broderick Jones than a reputable risk. Regardless, the Steelers want to herald not less than yet one more participant able to taking part in deal with to compete in that room.
Brown was at Wisconsin for 3 seasons earlier than taking part in his final two in Kansas. He has a pleasant, lengthy body at 6063, 311 kilos with 33 7/8-inch arms. The Steelers haven’t proven a ton of curiosity in offensive linemen all through the method, but it surely additionally wouldn’t shock me to see one taken on this vary.
