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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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Nov 5, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Damore’ea Stringfellow (3) attempts to catch a pass against Georgia Southern Eagles cornerback Monquavion Brinson (4) during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Damore’ea Stringfellow (3) attempts to catch a pass against Georgia Southern Eagles cornerback Monquavion Brinson (4) during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /

Martavis Bryant has yet to be reinstated by Roger Goodell and the No Fun League. So adding a receiver in this draft seems inevitable despite the quiet addition of Justin Hunter in the offseason.

Let’s be honest. the Steelers are the kings of breeding thoroughbred receivers through the draft. So seeing them take one in the draft is always exciting. The Steelers have okay depth at the position but drafting a receiver allows for a safety net just in case things go horribly wrong with Bryant’s reinstatement

Stringfellow has optimal size at 6’2″ and — spoiler alert — is a huge deep ball threat. He consistently wins jump balls and his hands are solid. He could use work as a route runner but his skillset is perfectly tailored to the Steelers high octane offense. Roethlisberger’s time is running out, so give him the horses to chase down that seventh ring.

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