Is a Defensive Linemen Destined to Land With the Pittsburgh Steelers at Pick No. 31?
The Steelers biggest needs are at corner back, defensive line and on the offensive line.
But as the veteran defense gets a year older?I expect the Steelers to use their 31st overall pick to inject some youth on that side of the ball.
Walterfootball.com projects a DE going to Pittsburgh:
"General manager Kevin Colbert takes the best players on his board, but the top prospects available are running backs, wide receivers and 4-3 personnel.
The best player who makes sense for the Steelers is Aaron Williams. Williams is a better fit for Pittsburgh's defense than Brandon Harris, and he can play free safety in addition to cornerback. So, if he fails at corner, he could always replace Ryan Clark down the road (think Antrel Rolle)."
Williams is certainly a possibility, but what about DT Stephen Paea from Oregon St?
The biggest story of the Combine may have been the incredible achievement of Paea. He set the all-time record in the bench press showing off his super human strength.
Paea won the 2010 Morris Award for the top defensive lineman in the Pac-10 after winning the award in '09 as well. He recorded 45 tackles, including 10 tackles for loss and six sacks in only his fifth season as a football player.
I think getting a raw guy like Paea is a great move for Pittsburgh. He can learn under the vets with little pressure to perform until two or three years down the road.
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