The Steelers played host to some potential draft picks at the South Side facility today. Three of the four prospects in for workouts represent the team’s biggest positional needs. Here’s a look at the players visiting today:

Eli Harold, OLB, Virginia- 6’3″, 247 lbs. 36.5 TFL, 17.5 career sacks. Late 1st, early 2nd round projection.
Nate Orchard, OLB, Utah- 6’3″, 250 lbs. 39.5 TFL, 25 career sacks. Third round projection.
Senquez Golson, CB, Miss- 5’8″, 176 lbs. 31 passes defended, 16 interceptions. Third round projection.
CJ Uzomah, TE, Auburn- 6’5″, 263 lbs. 13 career starts w/limited playing time. Not a lot of inline blocking but, lots of special teams experience. 7th round/UDFA.

A high percentage of the Steelers’ recent draft picks were invited for pre-draft visits, so the list warrants attention. Each team can host up to 30 out of state prospects for visits to the team facility, so expect the list to grow rapidly over the next couple weeks.

You can keep up with the list of prospects in the forum thread here: http://thesteelersfans.com/forums/showthread.php?11576-2015-Steelers-Pr-Draft-Visits

The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced the dates for their offseason training schedule.

The three phase program will begin with voluntary workouts starting on April 20th. Per the collective bargaining agreement, this phase of the program will run 2 weeks, and is limited to strength and conditioning activities, as well as rehabbing. Players can work out on the field, but no practice is permitted.

Phase 2 will begin May 4th, and will run for three weeks, concluding on May 21st. During this phase, the team can conduct on-field workouts, and begin individual drills. Team practice is allowed, but on a “separates” basis (meaning no offense vs. defense).

The weekend after the draft, May 8-10, the team will hold it’s rookie mini-camp.

The final phase of the offseason program will begin Tuesday, May 26th. This phase lasts for 4 weeks. During this time, the team is allowed 10 organized team practice activities (OTAs). Live contact isn’t allowed, but 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills are permitted.

The exact OTA dates are:  May 26, May 27, May 28, June 2, June 3, June 4, June 8, June 9, June 10, and June 11.

The off-season program is concluded by a mandatory 3 day mini-camp, which will be held from June 16th – June 18th.