As Dave Bryan mentioned earlier today, NFL.com’s Chad Reuter released his latest mock draft, a four-round edition with free agency winding down. And though he goes with a conventional offensive selection at #24, there’s a heavier defensive twinge to this mock than maybe some would expect.
But with their first round pick, he has the team taking Alabama RB Najee Harris. He writes:
“The Steelers haven’t selected a running back in the first round since Rashard Mendenhall in 2008. GM Kevin Colbert isn’t afraid to break historical trends, however; after years of staying put in the first round, he made a large trade up for linebacker Devin Bush two years ago.