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Depot Debates: Should Steelers Draft DL or WR In First Round Of 2025 Draft?

The outcomes of free agency can and will change the Pittsburgh Steelers’ approach to the 2025 NFL Draft. But regardless of who gets signed, an argument can still be made for either a wide receiver or a defensive lineman in the first round. Those are by far the two most common positions linked to them in mock drafts. Today, two of our contributors will debate the merits of using that No. 21 overall pick on either a D-lineman or a receiver. John Kurcina will argue for a DL while Adam Miller will argue for a WR.

John Kurcina: Defensive Line

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