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How Jalen Hurts Could Play Into The Steelers’ Draft Plans (Without Drafting Him)

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in an unusual spot this draft. They don’t pick until #49 overall, their latest slated selection since 1963. But believe it or not, that positions holds a bit of power. If the Steelers want to trade down, and they should strongly look at doing so, the mid-second round is where teams come calling for Tier 2 quarterbacks.

Over the past decade, the 40-60 range is where team swoop in for the non-elite, but still good, QBs. Guys who aren’t at the top of the class but the best of the best before the position follows a deep falling off, from fringe-starter prospects to guys who would be lucky to become a reliable backup.