The Steelers Stock Report is here to give you updates on trends and events that are likely to affect the team in the future. With 6 players selected on the third and final day of the 2021 NFL Draft, let’s take a look at how that affects the team.
Stock Up: James Pierre and Justin Layne
The Steelers have four cornerbacks on the roster with on-field experience in their defense. Joe Haden, Cameron Sutton, Justin Layne and James Pierre. It was assumed the Steelers would need to add multiple defensive backs in the draft, or at least a mid-round pick that could play significant snaps in their rookie season.