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Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Will Anderson Joins T.J. Watt

By Jacob Schyvinck

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) celebrates after a defensive stop on fourth down in the second half the NCAA Playoff Semifinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Cincinnati Bearcats 27-6.Cotton Bowl Cincinnati Bearcats Alabama Crimson Tide Ac 428
Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) celebrates after a defensive stop on fourth down in the second half the NCAA Playoff Semifinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Cincinnati Bearcats 27-6.Cotton Bowl Cincinnati Bearcats Alabama Crimson Tide Ac 428 /
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NORMAN, OK – SEPTEMBER 24: Left tackle Anton Harrison #71 of the Oklahoma Sooners runs onto the field for a game against the Kansas State Wildcats at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 24, 2022 in Norman, Oklahoma. Kansas State won 41-34. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
NORMAN, OK – SEPTEMBER 24: Left tackle Anton Harrison #71 of the Oklahoma Sooners runs onto the field for a game against the Kansas State Wildcats at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 24, 2022 in Norman, Oklahoma. Kansas State won 41-34. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) /

Round 2, 33rd Overall: Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma

**Reminder: Dolphins forfeiting their pick moves overall picks up one spot.

So, yeah, the offensive line for the Pittsburgh Steelers needs to be upgraded. Dan Moore has shown flashes, and Chukwuma Okorafor has played better this season, but to keep Pickett upright in the short and long-term, tackle must get better.

It’s a muddied group at the top of the tackle class in the 2023 NFL Draft. Several Big Ten names are often being mocked in the first round, but Oklahoma’s Anton Harrison could join them soon. Harrison is a fantastic pass blocker (just four pressures allowed this season), displaying the quick feet needed to keep defenders stymied and active hands to fight for and establish leverage. He’s a good athlete as a space blocker as well. Harrison could take over at left tackle and ignite the availability of the deep passing game.

Round 3, 64th Overall: Jaylon Jones, CB, Texas A&M

It’s been great to see Cam Sutton be an important cog in the secondary, but the corner room as a whole needs an upgrade. Jaylon Jones has the elite size for the position (6’2″ and 205 pounds) and is comfortable aligning in press coverage. He’s very quick transitionally and plays the ball well at the catch point. The stats don’t look gaudy this year, but it’s worth noting that Alabama basically refused to throw to his side of the field last weekend. He’s a rising star in the SEC.

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