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Steelers add former 49ers, Ravens cornerback to bolster defense
With that in mind, it looks like the Pittsburgh Steelers made a move to improve the defense. Reports indicate the Steelers officially signed veteran cornerback, Anthony Averett after his minicamp tryout, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Pittsburgh reels in a solid contributor who will now compete for playing time on a new team.
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Pittsburgh Draft Picks
Troy
Fautanu
1
Rnd
20
Pk
OL
Position
- Draft Grade: A
- Pre-Draft Rank: 10
- School: Washington
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 317
Expert Commentary
Great get for the Steelers. Fautanu has all the skills necessary to be a long-term starter on the offensive line, which is something that Pittsburgh still needs. Fautanu can play guard or tackle and now the Steelers have a strong duo up front between him and Broderick Jones.
Zach
Frazier
2
Rnd
19
Pk
OL
Position
- Draft Grade: A
- Pre-Draft Rank: 38
- School: West Virginia
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 313
Expert Commentary
The Steelers continue their major youth movement up front. First Broderick Jones last season, then Troy Fautanu in the first round of this year's draft, and now Frazier to man down their center spot. The Steelers clearly wanted to fix the offensive line this year and they’ve certainly moved in the right direction.
Roman
Wilson
3
Rnd
20
Pk
WR
Position
- Draft Grade: C
- Pre-Draft Rank: 58
- School: Michigan
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 185
Expert Commentary
The Steelers needed some wide receiver depth and they got it, but they might have been better served finding a bigger play wide receiver. Still, Wilson will learn quickly with the big target vacuum he’s walking into.
Payton
Wilson
3
Rnd
34
Pk
LB
Position
- Draft Grade: B
- Pre-Draft Rank: 90
- School: N.C. State
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 233
Expert Commentary
Wilson has played a whole lot of football for NC State. He has a chance to be a solid starter.
Mason
McCormick
4
Rnd
19
Pk
OL
Position
- School: S. Dakota St.
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 309
Logan
Lee
6
Rnd
2
Pk
DL
Position
- School: Iowa
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 291
Ryan
Watts
6
Rnd
19
Pk
S
Position
- School: Texas
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 206
AFC North Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 4 | 0 | .765 | |
| 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 | |
| 10 | 7 | 0 | .588 | |
| 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- z
- - Clinched Home Field
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