Steelers 7-round mock draft updated after the Chase Claypool trade
The Pittsburgh Steelers made a huge splash at the trade deadline when they send wide receiver Chase Claypool to the Chicago Bears in exchange for the Bears’ second-round pick. In honor of that move, we decided to update our full seven-round mock draft to include that extra pick.
First round-DT Jalen Carter, Georgia
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Georgia’s Jalen Carter is a massive athlete who can create huge disruptions in the offensive backfield as a pass rusher or run stuffer.
Second round-OT Matthew Bergeron, Syracuse
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Matthew Bergeron is a power player and earth mover who just overwhelms defenders at the point of attack.
Second round (from Chicago)-C John Michael Schmitz, Minnesota
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John Michael Schmitz is a huge interior offensive lineman who plays much more athletic than his body type would indicate. An exceptional puller, Schmitz can play center or guard at the next level.
Third round-WR Zay Flowers, Boston College
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Pittsburgh always finds a way to snatch up sleeper receivers in the middle rounds. Zay Flowers is a threat to score every time he touches the football and plays bigger than he is.
Fourth round-CB Tyrique Stevenson, Miami
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A transfer player from Georgia, Tyrique Stevenson is a long, athletic press cornerback who plays with supreme confidence.
Seventh round-EDGE Jordan Domineck, Arkansas
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Domineck is a productive outside pass rusher with enough athleticism to chase and tackle but needs time in an NFL strength program.
Seventh round-RB Eric Gray, Oklahoma
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Violent back with elite explosion and excellent top-end speed.
