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First-pick.com - 2021 - and so it begins.

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24: R1 P24 OT Teven Jenkins - Oklahoma State
55: R2 P23 TE Pat Freiermuth - Penn State
87: R3 P23 C Drake Jackson - Kentucky
127: R4 P23 CB Ambry Thomas - Michigan
140: R4 P36 S Kary Vincent Jr. - LSU
216: R6 P31 QB Kellen Mond - Texas A&M
243: R7 P18 EDGE Charles Snowden - Virginia
252: R7 P27 P Max Duffy - Kentucky
 

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Mac slid in a trade down for more picks I had to snag him up.
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Your score is: 46686 (GRADE: A)

Your Picks:
Round 1 Pick 26 (CLE):*Mac Jones, QB, Alabama (A-)
Round 2 Pick 23:*Javonte Williams, RB, North Carolina (A)
Round 3 Pick 23:*Dillon Radunz, OT, North Dakota State (A+)
Round 3 Pick 25 (CLE):*Elijah Molden, CB, Washington (A+)
Round 4 Pick 23:*Tyler Shelvin, DT, LSU (A+)
Round 4 Pick 27 (CLE):*Kenny Yeboah, TE, Mississippi (A+)
Round 4 Pick 36 (COMP):*Rashad Weaver, DE/OLB, Pittsburgh (A+)
Round 6 Pick 32:*Foster Sarrell, OT, Stanford (A+)
Round 6 Pick 40 (COMP):*Warren Jackson, WR, Colorado State (A+)
Round 7 Pick 18:*Robert Hainsey, OT/OG, Notre Dame (A+)
Round 7 Pick 27:*Max Duffy, P, Kentucky (A+)


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Your score is: 44255 (GRADE: A)

Your Picks:
Round 1 Pick 30 (BUF):*Landon Dickerson, C/OG, Alabama (B)
Round 2 Pick 23:*Javonte Williams, RB, North Carolina (A)
Round 2 Pick 29 (BUF):*Dillon Radunz, OT, North Dakota State (A+)
Round 3 Pick 23:*Elijah Molden, CB, Washington (A+)
Round 4 Pick 23:*Tommy Tremble, TE, Notre Dame (A+)
Round 4 Pick 36 (COMP):*Demetric Felton, WR, UCLA (A+)
Round 6 Pick 32:*Foster Sarrell, OT, Stanford (A+)
Round 6 Pick 40 (COMP):*Warren Jackson, WR, Colorado State (A+)
Round 7 Pick 18:*Robert Hainsey, OT/OG, Notre Dame (A+)
Round 7 Pick 27:*Max Duffy, P, Kentucky (A+)


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Trey Lance fell so I had to take him. Also doubled dip on WR because I liked value where I was picking.

Your score is: 45670 (GRADE: A)

Your Picks:
Round 1 Pick 24: Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State (A)
Round 2 Pick 23: Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, USC (A)
Round 3 Pick 37 (LAR): Alaric Jackson, OT, Iowa (A+)
Round 3 Pick 39 (LAR): Chuba Hubbard, RB, Oklahoma State (A+)
Round 4 Pick 23: Darius Stills, DT, West Virginia (A+)
Round 4 Pick 27 (CLE): Shi Smith, WR, South Carolina (A+)
Round 4 Pick 38 (MINN): Michal Menet, C/OG, Penn State (A+)
Round 5 Pick 27 (MINN): Luke Farrell, TE, Ohio State (A+)
Round 6 Pick 37 (MINN): Trill Williams, CB, Syracuse (A+)
Round 7 Pick 18: Tommy Kraemer, OG/OT, Notre Dame (A+)
Round 7 Pick 27: Feleipe Franks, QB, Arkansas (A-)
 

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St. Brown seems like the type of WR the Steelers like. He definitely is on my radar.

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24 OT Darrisaw B-
56 RB Williams B-
87 C Mierernz Wisconsen-Whitewater C-
129 QB Newman A+
142 Mukuama South Carolina C-
217 Edge Johnson Tulane B+\
225 Te Eubanks C-
244 ILB Gainer B+
253 CB Daniel B+
overall B+

first pick based on BPa and need
no trding so low score but fills all needs
Your score is: 41010 (GRADE: A)

Your Picks:
Round 1 Pick 24: Najee Harris, RB, Alabama (A+) your all purpose back for the next 5-8 years
Round 2 Pick 23: Brady Christianson, OT, BYU (A-) current and long term LT
Round 3 Pick 23: Drake Jackson, C/OG, Kentucky (A) the anchor of the OL
Round 4 Pick 23: Austin Watkins, WR, UAB (A+) Possible replacement for JUJU about as big but faster
Round 4 Pick 36 (COMP): Luke Farrell, TE, Ohio State (A+) all around TE that steps in to vance role and next year becomes the starting te.
Round 6 Pick 32: Josh Ross, ILB/OLB, Michigan (A+) bush ex teamatate joins him again, 3 down LB can hit blitz and cover
Round 6 Pick 40 (COMP): Jamar Watson, ILB/OLB, Kentucky (A+) depth for the edge
Round 7 Pick 18: Osa Odighizuwa, DT, UCLA (A+) depth DL
Round 7 Pick 27: Max Duffy, P, Kentucky (A+) competition for Berry or overtake him
 

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Draft 1 was the best skill position available on the board. Idea was to simply add as many playmakers to the team as possible. The first three picks add a ton of speed to the offense, true home run threats. Toney could potentially be a stud in Canada's offense.

Draft 2 was focused on the building the lines and ground game. I had to stray from the plan because of the lack of talent available.

Draft 3 I just took the top available player on the board. The last two rounds were an exception because the top position was WR and I already drafted two.

This team needs to build with guys in the front layer. Since they still have talent on defense I would take oline.
 

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Who's complaining about this draft???

Your score is: 44873 (GRADE: A)

Your Picks:
Round 1 Pick 24: Najee Harris, RB, Alabama (A+)
Round 2 Pick 23: Landon Dickerson, C/OG, Alabama (A)
Round 3 Pick 23: Brady Christianson, OT, BYU (A+)
Round 4 Pick 23: Marlon Tuipulotu, DT, USC (A+)
Round 4 Pick 36 (COMP): Jacoby Stevens, FS/SS, LSU (A+)
Round 6 Pick 32: Noah Gray, TE, Duke (A+)
Round 6 Pick 40 (COMP): Trevon Grimes, WR, Florida (A+)
Round 7 Pick 18: D.J. Daniel, CB, Georgia (A+)
Round 7 Pick 27: Josh Ross, ILB/OLB, Michigan (A+)
 

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Who's complaining about this draft???

Your score is: 44873 (GRADE: A)

Your Picks:
Round 1 Pick 24: Najee Harris, RB, Alabama (A+)
Round 2 Pick 23: Landon Dickerson, C/OG, Alabama (A)
Round 3 Pick 23: Brady Christianson, OT, BYU (A+)
Round 4 Pick 23: Marlon Tuipulotu, DT, USC (A+)
Round 4 Pick 36 (COMP): Jacoby Stevens, FS/SS, LSU (A+)
Round 6 Pick 32: Noah Gray, TE, Duke (A+)
Round 6 Pick 40 (COMP): Trevon Grimes, WR, Florida (A+)
Round 7 Pick 18: D.J. Daniel, CB, Georgia (A+)
Round 7 Pick 27: Josh Ross, ILB/OLB, Michigan (A+)

Cooch. Cooch will.
 

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In running a number of mocks, I have learned that the draft is deep in OT, G, not nearly as much for CB, DT. At pick 24, the Steelers need to upgrade their offense - by a lot. The end of the year, the team could not sustain drives, could not convert 3rd and 1, was reduced to crossing patterns and immediate release passing because the pass blocking deteriorated, could not run the ball, could not run block.

The depth at OT, however, means they can get a legitimate starter in the 2nd round. So where go with the first round pick? If Kyle Trask is there, freaking take him. The knock on him is mobility, and yeah, he was sacked a few times, but nobody with eyes can question he is vastly more mobile than Ben right now. Also, he is a big QB, good arm, accurate, very good deep ball. Steelers will not have a chance at a QB this good until they go 5-11 once again. Why wait?

Then get a quality OT at pick 55. I don't think Mayfield is still there, but a ton of mocks have him available. He manhandled Chase Young in 2019, is a quality LT.

Go interior OL in the 3rd, TE 4th. Use the comp 4th round pick for ILB.
 

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In running a number of mocks, I have learned that the draft is deep in OT, G, not nearly as much for CB, DT. At pick 24, the Steelers need to upgrade their offense - by a lot. The end of the year, the team could not sustain drives, could not convert 3rd and 1, was reduced to crossing patterns and immediate release passing because the pass blocking deteriorated, could not run the ball, could not run block.

The depth at OT, however, means they can get a legitimate starter in the 2nd round. So where go with the first round pick? If Kyle Trask is there, freaking take him. The knock on him is mobility, and yeah, he was sacked a few times, but nobody with eyes can question he is vastly more mobile than Ben right now. Also, he is a big QB, good arm, accurate, very good deep ball. Steelers will not have a chance at a QB this good until they go 5-11 once again. Why wait?

Then get a quality OT at pick 55. I don't think Mayfield is still there, but a ton of mocks have him available. He manhandled Chase Young in 2019, is a quality LT.

Go interior OL in the 3rd, TE 4th. Use the comp 4th round pick for ILB.
Guess it depends on the Steelers take on Trask. I went round and round with the prospect. I [emoji848] think his value is round 2. But I could see the case for him in 1. One unique trait on him is he seems to make those around him better. The mobility is a concern though as BigBen was more mobile out of the gates. But if he can slide in the pocket enough to make plays that can be just as effective. Definitely a big boom or bust prospect.

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Guess it depends on the Steelers take on Trask. I went round and round with the prospect. I [emoji848] think his value is round 2. But I could see the case for him in 1. One unique trait on him is he seems to make those around him better. The mobility is a concern though as BigBen was more mobile out of the gates. But if he can slide in the pocket enough to make plays that can be just as effective. Definitely a big boom or bust prospect.

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I cannot disagree with a thing you said about him. Watching him drop deep balls into a bucket against Alabama convinced me he is a better NFL prospect than a lot of guys rated higher.



Look at the throws at 0:09, 1:08, 2:01, 2:35, 2:45, 3:02 and 3:37. Most times he slid up in the pocket to get room and then delivered the ball 20-40 yards downfield on target. No, more than "on target" - he gave the receiver a perfect pass. He makes NFL throws - the receivers are not wide open, and he finds the spot where the defender has no chance, his receiver gets a great ball to catch.
 

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My kid goes to Florida so I had to start watching Gator games. I like Trask...menza menz. He reminds me of a Bigger, stronger armed version of Andy Dalton, in that there are some awkward moments and movements. I don't think he has top-notch football instincts but I think he could be very good in the right system.
 

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I cannot disagree with a thing you said about him. Watching him drop deep balls into a bucket against Alabama convinced me he is a better NFL prospect than a lot of guys rated higher.



Look at the throws at 0:09, 1:08, 2:01, 2:35, 2:45, 3:02 and 3:37. Most times he slid up in the pocket to get room and then delivered the ball 20-40 yards downfield on target. No, more than "on target" - he gave the receiver a perfect pass. He makes NFL throws - the receivers are not wide open, and he finds the spot where the defender has no chance, his receiver gets a great ball to catch.
Some of those prospects are more potential than production. We know sometimes they work out and sometimes they don't. Not sure if Trask is any better than Cousins at his peak. But some will say Cousins has his moments. And let's face it some prospects just outshine what you project. Those are the ones that get with good coaching and minimize or eliminate their concerns. Both Dot and Claypool are good examples of that. And good examples of pro scouts being able to see that potential. Steelers at certain positions can lay that claim. Rudy hasn't bombed out so I won't say the Steelers can't develop QB talent. And has spots were he played well. With Ben arguably on his last season if Trask is viewed in their eyes of having that possible franchise ceiling how do you not make that pick? I love the draft but man some harder draft decisions this year for the team. Glad I don't have to make them.

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My kid goes to Florida so I had to start watching Gator games. I like Trask...menza menz. He reminds me of a Bigger, stronger armed version of Andy Dalton, in that there are some awkward moments and movements. I don't think he has top-notch football instincts but I think he could be very good in the right system.

The combine will underscore some of that "awkwardness," I suspect. At least I hope so. If the guy runs a 4.75 and shows stellar accuracy, he is never going to make it to the Steelers' pick.
 

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The combine will underscore some of that "awkwardness," I suspect. At least I hope so. If the guy runs a 4.75 and shows stellar accuracy, he is never going to make it to the Steelers' pick.

Good thing is if there is a run on QBs a T or pass rusher will probably be there to scoop up of good value.
 

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I think the Steelers will go LT first round just because of the depth and the quality that will be there at 24. Jalen Mayfield is arguably the third best pure LT prospect, behind only Sewell and Darisaw. (I think Slater winds up at C.) In the second, I would not be disappointed to see the team take NC RB Javonte Williams. Good size back, 5'11", 220 lbs. Great burst and vision.

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Third round, get one of the talented smaller college players who made a showing in the Senior Bowl - Dillon Radunz, OT, or Quinn Meinerz, OG/C. Here is Meinerz at Senior Bowl drills against Patrick Jones, 6'5", 260 lbs. from Pitt who posted 17.5 sacks the past two seasons, including Trevor Lawrence last season:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wisc-Whitewater OG/C Quinn Meinerz continued his dominant play today. <br><br>Lots of disrespect on this rep vs. Patrick Jones: Stuns w/ outside hand, feet stay balanced and knees bent through contact. And then he finishes.<br><br>Stock continuing to climb&#55357;&#56520;&#55357;&#56520;&#55357;&#56520;&#55357;&#56520;&#55357;&#56520; <a href="https://t.co/q1Skc8A580">pic.twitter.com/q1Skc8A580</a></p>— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) <a href="https://twitter.com/dpbrugler/status/1354573130199662597?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 27, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

LT fixed, C fixed, RB fixed. Still need help at ILB, pass rushing depth, S, and WR.
 

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sorry but the combine is cancelled. Moose out front should have told ya.

Jeezus-******* Christ. How many goddamn 21-24 year olds who play college sports have been killed by the Chinese flu? Hospitalized because of the Chinese flu? Had any serious ill effects from the goddamn Chinese flu?!? ******* fuckity-****.

So let's cancel a ****-ton of games for no reason, but make up for it by canceling the goddamn showcase where players can demonstrate their skills.
 

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I think the Steelers will go LT first round just because of the depth and the quality that will be there at 24. Jalen Mayfield is arguably the third best pure LT prospect, behind only Sewell and Darisaw. (I think Slater winds up at C.) In the second, I would not be disappointed to see the team take NC RB Javonte Williams. Good size back, 5'11", 220 lbs. Great burst and vision.

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Third round, get one of the talented smaller college players who made a showing in the Senior Bowl - Dillon Radunz, OT, or Quinn Meinerz, OG/C. Here is Meinerz at Senior Bowl drills against Patrick Jones, 6'5", 260 lbs. from Pitt who posted 17.5 sacks the past two seasons, including Trevor Lawrence last season:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wisc-Whitewater OG/C Quinn Meinerz continued his dominant play today. <br><br>Lots of disrespect on this rep vs. Patrick Jones: Stuns w/ outside hand, feet stay balanced and knees bent through contact. And then he finishes.<br><br>Stock continuing to climb���������� <a href="https://t.co/q1Skc8A580">pic.twitter.com/q1Skc8A580</a></p>— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) <a href="https://twitter.com/dpbrugler/status/1354573130199662597?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 27, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

LT fixed, C fixed, RB fixed. Still need help at ILB, pass rushing depth, S, and WR.

2 of my fave players in the draft ( Javonta and Meinerz)....that, hopefully, Steelers brass are focusing on.
 

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Who's complaining about this draft???

Your score is: 44873 (GRADE: A)

Your Picks:
Round 1 Pick 24: Najee Harris, RB, Alabama (A+)
Round 2 Pick 23: Landon Dickerson, C/OG, Alabama (A)
Round 3 Pick 23: Brady Christianson, OT, BYU (A+)
Round 4 Pick 23: Marlon Tuipulotu, DT, USC (A+)
Round 4 Pick 36 (COMP): Jacoby Stevens, FS/SS, LSU (A+)
Round 6 Pick 32: Noah Gray, TE, Duke (A+)
Round 6 Pick 40 (COMP): Trevon Grimes, WR, Florida (A+)
Round 7 Pick 18: D.J. Daniel, CB, Georgia (A+)
Round 7 Pick 27: Josh Ross, ILB/OLB, Michigan (A+)

Love the talent. Only worry - and a real one - involves Dickerson's injury history. Too many knee and ankle injuries and games missed due to those injuries to make me comfortable using a 2nd round pick on him.
 

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IMO, before you draft Trask or Mac Wilson, you have to look ahead to also next year - would we be able to get a better QB in 2021? if so, you hold on taking a QB.
 
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