2019 NFL Draft: Grades, recaps, and analysis for all 32 teams

1 (10): Devin Bush, LB, Michigan
2 (66): Diontae Johnson, WR, Toledo
3 (83): Justin Layne, CB, Michigan State
4 (122): Benny Snell, RB, Kentucky
5 (141): Zach Gentry, TE, Michigan
6 (175): Sutton Smith, EDGE, Northern Illinois
7 (192): Isaiah Buggs, DL, Alabama
8 (207): Ulysees Gilbert, LB, Akron
9 (219): Derwin Gray, OT, Maryland

The Steelers traded up 10 spots in the first round to select their new defensive quarterback in Devin Bush of Michigan.

Bush has elite athletic skills, range, and plays with his back to the ball as well as attacking the line of scrimmage. He was the Big Ten defensive player of the year and looks like he will be a great pro for a long time.

I’m always excited to see how the Steelers add to the receiver position in the NFL Draft, and this year they brought in Diontae Johnson, who isn’t as twitchy as some of the other guys they have brought in but has similar athletic measurables and skills to those of Antonio Brown/Emmanuel Sanders coming out.

Hopefully Justin Layne can let bygones be bygones with Devin Bush, who desecrated the Michigan State end zone. Layne is a phenomenal athlete with length at the cornerback position and he could start for this team year one.

Benny Snell plays the game the right way. He may not have the best athleticism but he plays with heart and toughness.

Sutton Smith was a running back who was converted to defense after he chased down a defender when his team turned the ball over. He was a highly productive sack machine after that point.

I was a little surprised they waited as long as they did to replace Jesse James, but the 6-foot-8 Zach Gentry can perhaps be a red zone threat.

Grade: B