It’s mock draft Monday and CBS’ latest one is bringing some extra flair to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ top pick. In Ryan Wilson’s most recent projection, he not only has the Steelers drafting a quarterback but trading up for one. He has Pittsburgh moving from #24 to #13 in order to draft Alabama’s Mac Jones. Here’s his explanation.
“Maybe Big Ben returns for another season, maybe he doesn’t. Either way, the Steelers are looking for their next franchise QB and will have to trade up to get him. Two decades ago Jones, a traditional pocket passer, would’ve been a top-5 pick.