Injured first rounders

3 names that keep coming up as hands down first rounders, who finished the season injured, are Jaylon Smith, Kendall Fuller, and Karl Joseph. Each of them, before injury, was considered a lock as a first rounder, with Smith being a top 5, Fuller being the #2 corner, and Joseph being the #2 safety.

Would they still be of value at the #25 pick, with Smith missing at least half a season (but replacing Timmons next year) and being a top five value, Fuller not even being able to run at his pro day, and Joseph falling out of the first round all together?

I ask, because I keep coming up with our best first round pick being Jaylon Smith if he's still there, followed by Fuller, then Joseph. Even with the other corners (outside of Heargraves) and safeties (outside of Ramsey) still being on the board.

 

Truthfully, I'd be ok with either Fuller or Joseph at 25 provided their medicals check out. I'd be ecstatic if either of them fell to us in the second round. Fuller is supposedly better than his brother in Chicago. As for Joseph, I watched nearly every game of his college career and I think he will be a great pro.

 

The Steelers won't be drafting Smith who has nerve damage in his injured knee, he isn't likely to play in 2016. Joseph and Fuller would have to check out medically to be considered at #25.

 

Fuller would be a nice choice in the 2nd round, especially if we go BPA in the 1st. Joseph is worthy of a late 1st round pick in my eyes

 

Yeah I think that nerve damage pushes Smith out of the first, and maybe even the second round.

 

i think fuller is our probable choice since apple jackson hrgreaves and possible mckenzie gone , and billings/rankins too. i would take joseph too

 

Me me me....that was me. Fuller was my man crush very early on then I watched tape and was like wow no ty. You pointed this out to me before and to me honest I like fuller a lot more now after knowing that. With that said I am all for Fuller at 25, I think as the draft gets closer I am liking/hoping our pick comes down to Fuller, Wjax3 or Apple......

 

I think that Jaylen Smith will fall significantly. Maybe to the 4th round.

 

We must do something to get these players in the house Carl Joseph, Artie Burns, Simmons
Not sure what can be done where their slotted? Keeping my fingers crossed.

 

Ian Rappaport reporting that Kendall Fullers medical re-check went good and should be ready for camp.

 

I think I'd prefer Fuller over the other second tier corners just based on his pedigree alone. Chance of him flaming out are very low, IMO. Can't really say the same about Apple, Alexander, or Jax.

 

Yeah that's pretty telling. Unless your name is Jarvis Jones they usually meet with the guy prior to drafting!

 

Oh, didn't know that, thanks. I always thought that the Steelers didn't bother scouting him because they assumed he wouldn't be available. Not sure where I read/heard that, but I've been running with it since!