Just because the Steelers haven’t drafted a cornerback in the first round since Chad Scott in 1997 doesn’t mean they haven’t tried to address the position with a top pick.
In 2014, they thought Justin Gilbert of Oklahoma State would be available with the 15th overall selection, but the Cleveland Browns drafted him higher than most anticipated at No. 8. Last year, Washington cornerback Marcus Peters was in their crosshairs with the 22nd pick until the Kansas City Chiefs took him four spots earlier.
They will have the same intentions again this year, maybe even more so, as they attempt to improve the weakest position on their team.