Round 1 Pick 22: Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina. The rationale here is pretty simple. The Steelers desperately need help in the secondary, and Revel is one of the five best corners in the country. There will naturally be concerns stemming from his level of competition, but he has the versatility and physical tools to be great at the next level, and he is also the kind of hard-nosed, chip-on-his-shoulder defensive player that fits with the Steelers culture. Round 2 Pick 53: Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss. The Steelers have not been intimidating through the air since Antonio Brown left, but Tre Harris could change that. He is a prototypical big-body receiver, with great athleticism and route-running. He is also a mismatch/jump ball nightmare, and will prevent opposing defenses from doubling George Pickens. Round 3 Pick 83: DeMonte Capehart, DL, Clemson. Capehart is a bit of a project, but he is such a physical freak that he is hard to pass up on. His burst off the line of scrimmage and block shedding are his best traits, while his technique is a touch shaky. However, considering Pittsburgh’s dominant pass rush, they would be under no pressure to play him right away. He could also learn under Cam Heyward, while also serving as his eventual replacement.
TRADE—STEELERS TRADE PICKS 120 AND 154 TO THE CLEVELAND BROWNS FOR PICKS 103 AND 215
Round 4 Pick 103: Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss. The Steelers pair Jaxson Dart with his old college teammate in Tre Harris, solidifying their offense of the future. Because many fans are in love with mobile, dual threat quarterbacks, Dart has largely gone under the radar. However, he has all the tools to be effective at the next level, despite being a more statuesque pocket passer. His prototypical arm strength and speed control stand out as his best traits. Round 6 Pick 215: Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College. Trapilo has the perfect frame for an NFL O-Lineman, but he is held back by his below average mobility. In Pittsburgh, he would likely be moved to guard, or else fill out as more supplementary role rather than being a full time starter. Round 6 Pick 223: Phil Mafah, RB, Clemson. Mafah is one of my favorite prospects from this year’s class, and I cannot for the life of me figure out why is a projected 6th rounder. He is a powerful back with capable pass catching ability, and I believe he can be a starter at the NFL level. He could very easily serve as a Najee Harris replacement. Round 7 Pick 229: Mitchell Evans, TE, Notre Dame. Mitchell Evans is one of the best pass catching TE’s in the draft, as well as a serviceable blocker due to his time backing up Michael Mayer. Below average athleticism will be the biggest factor capping his upside, but he is definitely worth a flyer in the seventh. Round 7 Pick 242: Nick Martin, LB, OSU. With only 1 season of college experience, Martin is one of the riskier picks of this mock. However, he was an elite pass-rusher in college, and could serve as a high impact situational LB for Pittsburgh.
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