Player comparisons are one of the most entertaining and futile parts of the NFL draft process. It’s meant to give us a framework to understand a prospect’s skills and game. But when you assign a Pro Bowl-level name to an incoming NFL rookie, it can lead to some pretty unfair expectations. But everyone, from fans to NFL coaches, still does it. So what are NFL coaches saying about some of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ potential draft targets?
The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman talked with a number of coaches and personnel leading up to the draft. And there were some interesting comparisons tossed around for some players linked to the Steelers.