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It’s fitting that, on the 50th anniversary of the greatest draft class in NFL history, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be in a position to put together another class that could go down as a special one.
In 1974, the Steelers drafted four future Hall of Fame players: receivers Lynn Swann and John Stallworth, linebacker Jack Lambert and center Mike Webster. A fifth future Hall of Fame, safety Donnie Shell, was signed as an undrafted free agent. Each player ultimately played an integral role in each of the Steelers’ four Super Bowl wins during the 1970s.
No, I’m not saying that Pittsburgh’s 2024 draft class will produce any future gold jackets, let alone five. But I am saying that talent in this year’s draft, relative to the Steelers’ current needs, could help them build a roster that helps the franchise snap its seven-year drought without a playoff win. Who knows? It could even be good enough to help the Steelers win Lombardi No. 7.
Why am I so optimistic? For starters, the Steelers are currently slated to have seven picks that include five in the first four rounds. Pittsburgh will first be on the clock with the 20th overall pick.
With that many picks, the Steelers will be able to fill each of their biggest pre-draft needs that are currently on the defensive and offensive lines, secondary and receiver. Quarterback is another position that the Steelers may choose to address during the draft.
Fortunately for the Steelers, this year’s draft is loaded with good players at the positions Pittsburgh most needs replenished, with interior defensive line being an exception. That’s why this could be a big draft for Omar Khan, Andy Weidl, Mike Tomlin and the rest of the Steelers’ brass.
Now that the table has been set, let’s take a look at how the Steelers can maximize what should be a bountiful draft. Before we do, here’s a quick look at who each of our CBS Sports draft experts has the…
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-01-30 14:44:46
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