General 2025 draft talk

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The Seahawks have traded Geno to the Raiders. How might this change the QB landscape?

They pick before us. If they want Dart, they'll have two chances to take him before the Steelers if they were hoping he'd be there in the 2nd. Plus, it's late enough in the first(18th) that taking him there is more realistic.

I also think whatever team(Titans, Browns, Giants) doesn't get one of the top 2 QB's, is going to be in play from 33-35. It could get crazy if teams like him more than we think. Maybe even one of those 3 moving back into the 1st ahead of the Steelers.

That being said, I do not want Dart in rd 1. But those who really like him, I think it will take a first, if he makes it at all. I would be ok with Dart or Shough in the 2nd. We won't finish bad enough to have a high pick next year anyway. Chances are neither guy will be "the guy", but we will also need a good backup.

After that, I'm looking at 4th rd. There's so many other 3rd rd prospects that have a better chance to help build this team. In the 4th I'd roll the dice on Howard, McCord, Leonard, Ewers, and reluctantly Milroe. At least one of those should be there. These are guys that are low percentage hits but the risk/reward is worth it in rd 4. Round 5 or later, whoever you think.

 

From what I've heard, the Seahawks are going to take a run at Darnold. From what I've read, Darnold's big sticking point is wanting a three year contract, and I'm pretty sure the Seahawks would be willing to give it to him. Geno wanted $40 mil, and the Raiders seem willing with that.
And if chances are neither guy will be "the guy", then you don't draft him in the first or second. Made that mistake last time.

 

Pretty sure a 1st round WR is off the table for this year. DL or CB it is.

 

Pretty much. I'd say DL is a lock. If they don't get one in the first they'll have to wait till pick #83. Probably at least 10-12 DT/3-4 DE prospects will be taken by then. The class is deep but now you're getting into tier 4 territory.

 

No position is a lock and no position is 100%out of the question. First round is BPA.

 

I hope the Steelers don't over think this, if Kenneth Grant is there at #21 then take him.

 

I like Harmon and Nolen over Grant in the first round. 'Now watch all 3 drop to the 3rd round.'

 

Day one starter at DL or cb has to be pick? WR in later rounds

 

i think OL is still in the mix. especially if they end up cutting seumalo for cap money. he and ogunjobi would give them almost 15 mil. the steelers seem to like some of these later picks at DL like toledos alexander. ND's rylie mills. texas broughton. VT peebles. nebraska robinson. pretty quality guys still that deep for the DL. plus we still have lee from last year. there are options.

 

Trade down

 

I'd be much more willing to do that now. Maybe pick up a 2nd or 3rd to replace the 2nd we lost.

Even if we would move down to 33-35, there will still be some quality DT's left.

 

trade ogunjobi and seumalo and get some extra picks and cash.

 

Yup. I want two 2nds and will like to draft a DT/ RB or DT/CB as the 2nd rd picks.

Harmon/Judkins being my favorite

 

I could live with that.

 

I certainly think DL in the first now.

 

Nick Emmanwori at 21

 

I wouldn't be upset. Depends on who we get in FA.

 

He had one of the all time greatest combines ever. Heck yeah I would take a 6'4" 220 lb safety who runs a 4.38 forty.

 

I seriously hope the team does bring him in for a Pre Draft Visit.


Dude is definitely needed given the fact that the Steelers can only rely on Minkah at the moment.