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Kevin Colbert: We Loved The Prospect, Not The Position In Taking WR Chase Claypool At 49

When a big, 6’4” wide receiver was available to them with pick 49 overall in the second round, the Pittsburgh Steelers did not hesitate, to pull the trigger and bring him in, even if they already have a solidified top three at the position, and a potential urge to move back in the draft.

Not because they had a big want at that particular position generally, but because they coveted Notre Dame’s Chase Claypool specifically. You can debate the merits of their evaluation of Claypool as being worthy of that high a draft picks, but that was general manager Kevin Colbert’s explanation behind the decision.