The Pittsburgh Steelers’ needs in the NFL Draft are well-defined as they look to turn their fortunes around this offseason.
Forced to try and keep pace in a top-heavy AFC that’s dripping with star quarterbacks and some of the best head coaches of the 21st century, crafting a roster that is capable of snapping a six-game playoff losing streak in this climate will prove formidable for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
While free agency provides a temporary fix, spending significant money on veterans can obfuscate the true problems with a roster and thus is not a sustainable strategy.
Consequently, the NFL Draft is at the core of team-building. With the Senior Bowl and East-West Shrine Bowl behind us, mock drafts have begun flying in from every corner of the internet.
With that being said, we’re going to follow that trend and give a three-round projection of our own a whirl before the NFL Combine commences later this month.
Round 1, Pick 21: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
Unsurprisingly, Pittsburgh selected a wide receiver with its first-round pick in this scenario.
Ohio State’s Emeka Egbuka and Missouri’s Luther Burden III were off the board, and while both have emerged as popular potential targets for the Steelers, Golden is just as enticing
