Fansided
Fansided

2017 NFL Mock Draft: The Final 7-Round Apocalypse

By Erik Lambert

December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
28 of 31
Next
Sep 3, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Kevin King (20) points to the stands after making a tackle for a loss against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second quarter at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Kevin King (20) points to the stands after making a tackle for a loss against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second quarter at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /

30. Pittsburgh Steelers

55. The Steelers know it was their pass rush that failed to show up in New England, a recurring problem that keeps costing them in key games. Now their edge rush options are getting depleted. Takkarist McKinley has the required burst, bend and aggressiveness to fit their system well.. OLB. UCLA. Takkarist McKinley . 30. player

62. Pittsburgh Steelers

55. Cover corners are at a premium in the Steelers system and at present they really don’t have any that stand out as potential studs. Kevin King with his impressive 6’3″ frame and mirror ability could be the most significant step in the right direction to date.. CB. Washington. Kevin King . 62. player

94. Pittsburgh Steelers

94. player. 55. Pittsburgh loves to play physical on defense. John Johnson has no problems delivering some hits down in the box but that’s not his entire game. He’s also an instinctive player with good athleticism in coverage. Just a good all-around safety who will be in the right positions.. S. Boston College. John Johnson

105. Pittsburgh Steelers

player. 55. A big reason the Steelers have such a good wide receiving corps is because they continually invest in it every year. Noah Brown is the latest addition. Like former teammate Michael Thomas he is a bigger receiver who can win contested catches with regularity. He’ll be of great use in the red zone.. WR. Ohio State. Noah Brown . 105

135. Pittsburgh Steelers

Le’Veon Bell is the main man in the backfield for Pittsburgh but behind him on the depth chart it gets a bit tricky. Like Bell he has excellent vision and patience to wait for holes to develop. He always falls forward, can handle heavy workloads and can catch passes well enough.. RB. Toledo. Kareem Hunt . 135. player. 55

173. Pittsburgh Steelers

LB. Wake Forest. Marquel Lee . 173. player. 55. His game is all about playing aggressive and downhill. It’s hard to run the football in his area. Should be able to fill a key void at inside linebacker if given the opportunity.

213. Pittsburgh Steelers

Offensive line depth is never a bad thing. Roullier isn’t fancy in his approach. He’s a strong blocker who has experience at both guard and center. That only helps Pittsburgh in the big picture.. C. Wyoming. Chase Roullier . 213. player. 55

248. Pittsburgh Steelers

S. Auburn. Rudy Ford . 248. player. 55. His aggressive tackling prowess will be an instant sell on special teams. The question is can the Steelers find a place for him on defense? He’d definitely be of help provided he’s kept near the line of scrimmage.

Home/Mock Drafts