It’s always harder to predict which direction a team will go in the draft before free agency and pre-draft visits. Because of their wide array of needs, the Steelers have been mocked tight ends, running backs, outside linebackers, defensive tackles, and wide receivers in the first round. However, I’ve decided to switch things up in my latest mock draft.
Recently, Kevin Colbert made it a point to mention the strength at outside linebacker and offensive tackle. For this reason, I have the Steelers going with TCU offensive tackle, Lucas Niang. Here’s a summary of Niang’s skillset from Lance Zierlein of NFL.