Pittsburgh Steelers Mock Draft Roundup 6.0
Throughout the year and leading up to the 2022 NFL Draft, we will update our Pittsburgh Steelers Mock Draft Roundup showing picks for the Pittsburgh Steelers from several prominent sites and draft analysts.
The following are picks in recent mock drafts for the Steelers:
SI - Kevin Hanson (4/1)
20. Kenny Pickett, QB, Pittsburgh
CBS Sports - Kyle Stackpole (4/1)
20. Trevor Penning, OT, Northern Iowa
Yahoo! Sports - Eric Edholm (3/31)
20. Devonte Wyatt, IDL, Georgia
ESPN - Mike Tannenbaum (3/30)
20. Malik Willis, QB, Liberty
NFL.com - Bucky Brooks (3/29)
20. Jahan Dotson, WR, Penn State
The Draft Network - Brentley Weissman (3/28)
20. Malik Willis, QB, Liberty
The Athletic - Beat Writer Mock (3/28)
20. Devonte Wyatt, IDL, Georgia
The Steelers were one of the worst run defenses a year ago with Stephon Tuitt and Tyson Alualu missing the majority of the season. Cam Heyward is still playing at an All-Pro level despite turning 33 in May, but the uncertainty surrounding Tuitt's return, the ages of Heyward and Alualu and not much in the way of talent behind them make the Wyatt pick a must. Wyatt is big, powerful and quick. His 1.66 10-yard split at the combine was Joey Bosa-like, something the Steelers insist upon with their defensive linemen, and he's a high-motor guy.
Brugler: With Pickett still available, this pick surprised me. But Mark's reasoning is on point with the need on the Steelers' defensive line and Wyatt's fit. He is an athletic big man with the relentless hustle and versatility to play multiple positions up front. However, I would still be surprised if they pass on Pickett or another quarterback here. Mike Tomlin has been wining and dining each of these quarterback prospects before their pro days for a reason. Maybe the "right" quarterback won't be available at this pick, which is why Wyatt is an interesting alternative.
PFF - Austin Gayle (3/28)
20. Sam Howell, QB, North Carolina
He has a rocket arm and good athletic ability for the position. He also gets ahead of a lot of the Baker Mayfield comparisons with his exceedingly better pocket presence. Accuracy is definitely a concern with Howell, especially when isolating his non-vertical lead throws, but it's not too far off of Willis' and far from a death knell for his NFL prospects. He also ranked first among Power Five quarterbacks in forced missed tackles (65) and second in total rushing yards (647) in 2021.
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- Pittsburgh Steelers 2022 NFL Mock Draft Roundup 5.0
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- Pittsburgh Steelers 2022 NFL Mock Draft Roundup 3.0
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- Pittsburgh Steelers 2022 NFL Mock Draft Roundup 1.0
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