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Pittsburgh Steelers 2017 Seven round mock draft

By Tyler Donaldson

Jan 22, 2017; Foxborough, MA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on from the sidelines against the New England Patriots in the 2017 AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2017; Foxborough, MA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on from the sidelines against the New England Patriots in the 2017 AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Brad Kaaya (15) attempts a pass against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Brad Kaaya (15) attempts a pass against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

The third player drafted from the state of Florida and the second Hurricane is a quarterback! The scare of the offseason for the Steelers was when Big Ben announced he was starting to think about retirement.

Instead of panicking and drafting a quarterback in the first round, the Steelers should continue to add depth at the position and wait until a stronger QB class to add even more competition to the right to Roethlisberger’s throne.

Landry Jones needs some competition, Bruce Gradkowski hasn’t played in three years and Zach Mettenberger seems like nothing more than a stopgap behind Jones.

Quietly, Brad Kaaya had a great pre draft process. His combine and pro day both showed great accuracy and a high football IQ. Kaaya has slipped due to concerns on his footwork and poise but his production at Miami and ability to fit the ball into tight windows makes him a great pick for the Steelers here as a potential starter down the road.

If nothing else, he isn’t Landry Jones…

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