Last year, the Pittsburgh Steelers surprised by opting against selecting an inside linebacker throughout the draft. In CBS’ latest mock draft, they’re remedied that problem, giving Pittsburgh LSU inside linebacker Devin White with the 20th overall pick.
In explaining the pick, Pete Prisco writes:
“They need to get better at inside linebacker and this kid can fly. He would be an immediate upgrade on a unit that needs him in a big way.”
Pittsburgh is looking for an every down, all-situations at inside linebacker. The organization is still searching for Ryan Shazier’s replacement.