2024 NFL draft: Our favorite Steelers prospect at every position of need
With the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine in full swing, we decided to update our list of our favorite prospects for the Pittsburgh Steelers at every position of need.
QB - Jayden Daniels, LSU
As much as we love Jayden Daniels’ athleticism, his pocket presence and arm strength are just as good.
RB - Will Shipley, Clemson
WR - Malik Washington, Virginia
The Steelers don’t need an outside receiver so we love Malik Washington to replace Allen Robinson as the team’s new slot receiver.
OT - Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State
I know the popular choice here is Georgia’s Amarius Mims but if by some miracle Taliese Fuaga fell to the Steelers, they would have a much better prospect who has elite tackle potential.
OG - Graham Barton, Duke
We don’t view guard as a huge need unless the team decides to move James Daniels to center but if they do, Barton would be a great replacement.
C - Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon,
This one is too obvious but make no mistake, Jackson Powers-Johnson is the answer to the Steelers offensive line woes not that Mason Cole has been released.
DE - Braden Fiske, Florida State
For a 4-3 defense Fisk projects as a tackle but for the Steelers, Fisk is the ideal 3-4 defensive end candidate who could kick inside on passing downs.
DT - T'Vondre Sweat, Texas
As a pure nose tackle, there isn’t a better option than T’Vondre Sweat. He’s an athletic 366-pounder who just eats up blockers.
OLB - Austin Booker, Kansas
The Steelers don’t need a starting edge rusher so we love Austin Booker as a high-ceiling guy who is super athletic.
ILB - Payton Wilson, North Carolina State
The Steelers rebuilt the inside linebacker position last year and now they get to do it again. Payton Wilson is a complete inside linebacker who can do everything on the field.
CB - Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo
This was easily the toughest decision of all the position groups but we settled on Mitchell because he might be the best man corner in this class.
S - Cooper DeJean, Iowa
P - Tory Taylor, Iowa
The Steelers are in dire need of a punter and no guy has a bigger leg in this draft than Iowa’s Tory Taylor.
