Vasquez, Davis, Unger among 5 prospects visiting Steelers today
CB Vontae Davis and C Max Unger headline a group of five draft prospects visiting the Steelers today. Davis is regarded as a first round pick and Unger is seen as a second round selection. As we mentioned on Saturday, Texas Tech guard Louis Vasquez had to reschedule his visit due to a death in the family. Vasquez is at the Steelers facility today. Robert Sheets the agent for Vasquez tells us,
Texas Tech guard Louis Vasquez to visit the Steelers on Monday
I spoke to the agent for Texas Tech guard Louis Vasquez this morning and the Steelers will host Vasquez for a visit Monday afternoon. Vasquez had a visit scheduled with the Steelers on April 7th. He arrived in Pittsburgh, met with a Steelers official but found out during the night of his arrival that a close family member had passed away. Vasquez’s representatives spoke very highly of the Steelers professionalism as the Steelers allowed Vasquez to take the first flight in the morning back home to allow Vasquez to be with his family and friends. Vasquez will fly back out to Pittsburgh Monday afternoon and meet with the rest of the Steelers staff, see the facility and pick up where
NFL: Illinois CB Vontae Davis set to visit the Steelers
The younger brother of 49ers TE Vernon Davis is drawing significant interest. Read more for the latest.
Norfolk State cornerback Don Carey visiting the Steelers today
Norfolk State cornerback Don Carey arrived in Pittsburgh Tuesday evening and will make an official visit with the Pittsburgh Steelers brass today. Scouting Report Carey, (5-11, 193 lbs) is very
Oregon State defensive tackle Ra’Shon Harris visiting the Steelers
Ed Bouchette reports, Oregon defensive tackle Ra’Shon Harris is visiting the Steelers today. Harris, who is 6-feet-4, 300 pounds, started one season at Oregon and is rated as the 18th – 20th ranked DT in the draft on many draft boards. Harris is another prospect who is seen as a mid-late first round selection. On Friday the Steelers will entertain
NFL: UNLV running back to visit the Steelers on Friday
Steelers have their eye on potential short-yardage back. Read more for the latest
Oklahoma offensive tackle Phil Loadholt visits the Steelers
Oklahoma tackle Phil Loadholt is visiting the Pittsburgh Steelers today, reports the Tribune-Review. Loadholt is projected to be a late second round – early third round pick. The 6-8, 345-pound Loadholt played left tackle at Oklahoma but is projected to be a right tackle in the National Football League. The Steelers did not draft a player that came in for a visit last year.
WR Mike Thomas visits the Steelers
Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports, Mike Thomas, a 5-foot-8 1/2 wide receiver from University of Arizona visited the Steelers today. Thomas, the pac 10’s all-time leader in receptions had 74 receptions – 826 yds and four touchdowns in 2008
NFL: Internal mock drafts have Steelers landing explosive cornerback
NFL teams conduct internal mock drafts, just the same way political campaigns conduct internal polling on election day. With less than four weeks until April’s draft, sources indicate
NFL: 2 Steelers representatives attend Connecticut’s Pro day
The Latest From Connecticut’s pro day Inside Pittsburgh Sports has learned the Steelers had two representatives in attendance for Connecticut’s pro day which was held this afternoon. Primary players of interest CB Darius Butler, 5-10, 187 – projected to be late first round/early second round pick. Steelers were seen talking to Butler at the combine OT Will Beatty, 6-6, 307 – Projected late first round – second round Results A source emailed me that Darius Butler ran a 4.38 forty yard-dash and was very impressive in drills Will Beatty was also impressive with 31 reps – 225 lbs I can’t confirm this because I haven’t seen the official times but I was also told that Butler