Draft day predictions

1. Our first round pick will be at a position that isn't ILB or S. I think the FO believes they can get those guys later in the draft. The ILBs are not that special so they will go another direction. My dark horse pick is Sam Hubbard. I could also see a CB if there is an impact guy who slides to us.

2. We will draft an offensive player in the first 3 rounds, probably a WR.

3. I think we trade back into the 4th round to get either a S or an ILB prior to the guys we like going off the board.

4. We take a 7th round Dlinemen who our new dline coach likes.

5. I think we take a RB in the 5th. I think Adams and Ballage will both be there still and one will be ours.

6. I think we draft the following positions:

RB
WR
DL
ILB
OLB
S
CB

Thoughts?

 

Could Da'Ron Payne fit in our defense?

I agree that I wouldn't reach for a need. BPA could very well be something other than LB or Safety.

 

1. We end up drafting Ronnie Harrison in rd 1. Not happy about it.
2. They address OLB in rd 2 or 3
3. Wr will be drafted in 2 or 3
4. We trade up into the bottom of the 4th for a linebacker
5. We will not draft a rb
6. O lineman and dlineman will be picked in the 5th
7. We will double dip at a position.
8. I will not be excited about this draft.

AFC north Bold predictions.
1. Guice becomes a Brown. They draft a qb with one of the two top picks and trade down with the other.
2. Ravens draft a QB in rd 1. Josh Rosen
3. bengals draft Evans

 

1. Disagree. At least in my preference lol. I'm thinking S Justin Reid is the guy.

2. Agree, but I'm thinking RB or TE

3. Very possible but imo it will depend on what holes are filled/not filled in the first 3. If a S and ILB are taken in 1-3, I couldn't see a trade.

4. Agree

5. Very likely

6. Agree but don't see an OLB being taken.

 

I guess I would be okay with taking Sam Hubbard at #28, it just depends on who else is there. Supposedly Sam hussles but his 42 tackles might be a bit low and he had one game where he got 2.5 sacks, if you take that one game away he only had 4.5 sacks all year and no interceptions or passes broken up.

I know DE's don't drop into coverage but come on, even Heyward knocks down a pass once in a while.

 

Just another note guys. I am not saying these are my preferences, but these are just my gut thoughts.

 

1.

I would prefer it to be Vander Esch but Jessie Bates III would likely be the pick. He has been linked to the Steelers since his Pro Day Dinner with Mike Tomlin and Kevin Colbert; both of whom were at Wake Forest's Pro Day to see him. Granted, he has not had the Pre Draft Visit like Justin Reid has but T.J. Watt did not either a season ago as the Pro Day Dinner was all that was needed to see not just Jessie Bates III the player but the person; hearts and smarts rolled into one.


Within that same vein though, Jarie Alexander has been popping up quite often the same. I also would not be surprised if he is a BPA option given the fact that, while seemingly set at corner, is not as it seems as Artie Burns is in a "do or die" season and Joe Haden's cap hit is going to hurt mighty hard next season. Add the fact that Bradley wants to incorporate more man based coverages and it is not that far fetched to see Jaire being the pick.


As you said, Sam Hubbard is an option also but I would not count out Lorenzo Carter either.




2.


This is true. Very seldom does Pittsburgh invest draft captial all on one side of the field sans 2016. Since 2010 even, it has only happened once. More than likely though, Round Three is where the offensive player is selected unless D.J. Chark somehow freefalls as that would be the absolute steal at pick 60 overall.




3.


Very unlikely. Unless there is a player with one of the compensatory picks, not happening. Seldom does Colbert trade up in the draft.




4.


Agree but it is likely not Kevin Frazier as someone will overdraft him due to age and potential. Guys like him still have roles to play in today's game and he can develop into a solid run stuffing defensive lineman as opposed to a mere space eater over time.




5.



Refer to my second point but remove D.J. Chark. Kalen Ballage would be a guy I would look out for in Round Three.



6.



Given the amount of attention towards said position in the pre draft visits and assuming our first pick is not Sam Hubbard, unlikely. Bud Dupree seems here to stay for now but will likely have to prove himself.




Overall, I do agree on some of the points, disagree on others and have viewpoints that will depend on how the draft will unfold.

 

Sam Hubbard is an effort, contact oriented pass rusher who thrives on wearing down opponents using sheer tenacity and technique. He needs to add some core and play strength to his game but the explosive and flexible athletics are there for him to develop.


That being said, he is more so a 4-3 end than anything else. While I would not mind him being the pick either at #28, how that prevents big passing plays is the current issue.

 

Hubbard ran a 4.9 no thanks, that's Jarvis Jones slow .

 

Position predictions:

Round 1: ILB
Round 2: Safety
Round 3: OLB
Round 5: WR
Round 5: RB
Round 7: Safety
Round 7: CB

 

I'm quite sure there will be plenty of happy and unhappy people here.....

 

I'm a huge Buckeye fan, and if we draft Hubbard in the first round, I'm not going to be happy one bit.

 

My prediction is RB, ILB, S in the first three rounds.
What order? Will depend on who has been taken so far, but will predict
1. RB
2. S
3. ILB

 

I predict that we will have 1 pick on Thursday.

I don't see any validity to any options that include "trade up", we've got no 4th or 6th rounders, with 2 5th/7th.... that's not enough value to get back into the 4th or move any other picks higher.

 

Mike Mayock and Mel Kiper will be wrong about more than one pick...... and their shock and disbelief will entertain millions.

 

Goedert the surprise pick.
Lorenzo the really surprise pick and maybe in the 2nd.
Freeman at 3.
Baker at 5.
Igwebuike 5
Madox 7
Flowers 7
This will pizz us all off and make us want to fei.(fire everyone immediately).

 

Guice, Michel or Hayden Hurst

 

QB
Safety
ILB
WR
Safety
DL
RB

 

On the plus side Pens game should be over, but time it's steelers turn to pick. No need to flip back and forth much. Unless some crazy trade happens, but I'd be shocked to see it happen.

 

We draft DT Harrison Phillips and switch to the 4-3.

Our DL would be Tuitt/Hargrave/Phillips/Heyward and behind them would be Watt/Williams/Dupree.

 

My predictions.

1. The clowns will accumulate another 10 picks from trades, be proclaimed to have an A+ draft and get 2 wins next season.

2. Our #1 pick will be compared to Jarvis Jones/Limas Sweed by somebody.

3. The patsies will draft a QB in the 6th round who will automatically be called the GOAT and will be unable to be breathed on without yellow confetti being thrown.

4. We will not pick anyone who can cover Gronk.

5. The bungles #1 pick will injure himself climbing onto the stage.

6. I will fall asleep before pick #28.

7. I will be very upset/suicidal we didn't pick a NT in round 1.

8. The networks will cut to an ad break when the Steelers legend is talking on stage.

9. The analysts will forget the steelers have a first round pick.

10. Someone will accidentally let the cat out of the bag and announce the London Jagoffs.

Happy watching from the UK

 

haha for sure!!