In 13 years to write on Steelers, I never liked to make simulated drafts. In fact, I completely jumped last year, even if I succeeded in 2023. But people like to read simulated drafts and we all do them, so here is mine.
I used the same process as always to create these simulations of Steelers simulations. I use simulated simulators (this year, I mainly used the pro Focus football simulator, adjusted to the public rather than to the board of directors of PFF). I manage a handful of simulations, then I gather my favorite choices depending on the ranges I see.
Above all, I do not make fun of who I would write, but who I think that the Steelers could write. I also let the simulator tell me who will be and will not be available, with some modifications. In other words, for all comments “it will never be there”, blame the simulation. Each choice made here was available every time I have executed a simulation. There is a good chance that you can mix the turn of a few choices and be just as close. So, without further delay, here is another simulated project for you to hate.
Round one (21st in total): DT Kenneth Grant, Michigan – 6035, 331 pounds
Internet simulation projects may not always have Kenneth Grant available for Steelers. Many could question the value of such a high 0 or 1 technology. I don’t see it that way; With Grant, the Steelers get a nickel tackle. It is their base, and Grant will not be limited there. It also allows you to drag Keeanu Benton to Five-Tech, which, I think, strongly deserves to consider.
Third round (83rd in total): RB RJ Harvey, Florida Centrale – 5080, 205 pounds
Steelers lack a lot of rear doors in my simulated simulations. The race occurs in the second round and at the start of the third, apparently, we will therefore see what is really going on. For me, Harvey makes a lot of sense, even with question points, but you can go several ways.
Round four (123rd in total): QB Will Howard, Ohio State – 6042, 236 pounds
I don’t really want to write a quarter of a quarter, but it seems that all the simulations of the Steelers need it. And if I could land Will Howard in the fourth round (or even fifth), it seems to be the most desirable result. There is a good chance that it is a career safeguard, this is how most of these class courses, but he has tools.
Fifth round (156th in total): S RJ Mickens, Clemson – 6000, 199 pounds
The Steelers have passed most of this project for the defense. Most simulated projects probably make them take a wide receiver, but I am not convinced. They have already used their second round choice on a receiver – DK Metcalf. There are also a lot of discussion on the defense of racing, but secondary also needs help. They obtain a significant depth in terms of security in Mickens here, and it has a certain flexibility of the slot machine.
Round Six (185th in total): DL Ty Robinson, Nebraska – 6051, 288 pounds
I see a beach wide enough for Ty Robinson, including some as high as the third round, but it is there for steelers regularly in my project simulations here. With Grant in the first, a five more traditional technology is desirable, and if they get it in the sixth, he certainly beats their usual microphones.
Seven round (229th in total): CB Justin Walley, Minnesota – 5101, 190 pounds
Of course, we have to end our simulations with a Steelers visitor before the draft, and the gold adapts to the bill. This could also be a place for a wide receiver; I am not fully convinced that they write a corner.
Overall, I think this class would represent at least good value. But I also think that this draft class is that where the talent group is so together that the environment and end of the round perspectives can go anywhere, depending on the whims of individual teams. More than in most years, because it is always true to some extent. I may not be a fan of simulated sketches, but if the steelers left with that, I could live with it. I would strongly consider other ball carrier options in the third round, but that’s what the simulator fed me. If the quality of the depth pushes the position in the third round, so much the better for the Steelers.
