The Latest Steelers Draft Buzz
Five hours until the NFL Draft kicks off and the Steelers will be playing the waiting game as the Super Bowl Champions have the last selection in the first round. There has been a ton of buzz the past 48 hours that the Steelers¬†are looking to go¬†defensive line in the first round. They have two potential targets at the top of their wishlist in Missouri’s Evander Hood and San Jose State’s Jarron Gilbert. If Hood is off the board, the Steelers will strongly consider moving back a few picks, adding an extra draft pick and selecting Gilbert in the early to mid second round. Defensive Line, Cornerback and Offensive Line¬†remains in play with pick #32. Wide receiver to some extent
Is it a reach to draft a center in the first round?
The Latest Draft Report With the last pick in the first round, the Steelers approach is to take the best player available just like they did last year in the first round, selecting Illinois running back Rashard Mendenhall. The only positions they have ruled out in the first round are quarterback, running back and tight end. With a strong focus on upgrading their interior line, internal discussions are on-going about whether the team will draft a center over a better value pick. Some Steelers insiders believe you never draft a center in the first round, especially in this year’s draft with a deep group of centers and guards. Two players who will be under serious consideration at 32
Steelers to host Mack, Wood and Vasquez this week
The Pittsburgh will host three offensive linemen on Sunday – Tuesday. At the top of the Steelers wishlist in the first round is Cal’s Alex Mack. The Steelers had three representatives at Cal’s pro day and Ed Thompson reports, Mack will be in Pittsburgh for a visit on Sunday On Monday the Steelers will hold a private workout for Louisville center Eric Wood. Wood has been a player of interest since the combine, where the Steelers met with Wood On Tuesday the Steelers will be busy again hosting another offensive lineman. As we reported on Wednesday, Texas Tech guard Louis Vasquez will be in Pittsburgh for a visit on April 7th. Scouting Reports
Source:Texas Tech guard Louis Vasquez to visit Steelers on April 7th
Steelers to host Offensive Linemen over the next two weeks The Pittsburgh Steelers are entertaining Oklahoma tackle Phil Loadholt today. Loadholt, 6-8, 338 lbs played left tackle at Oklahoma but is projected to be a right tackle in the NFL. Loadholt is seen as a third round selection. The Steelers will be busy next week as the team will workout Louisville center Eric Wood on Monday. The team will also host
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
Source: Seahawks to host McCoy for private workout
Per a source in the Pitt football program,
The Latest Scouting Combine Buzz; Maybin runs a 4.78 – 40 yard dash
Penn State Update Penn State Linebacker Aaron Maybin, a projected top 20 pick ran the 40 yard dash in the unofficial time of a 4.78 this morning. As reported last week it was speculated that Maybin gained 12-15 pounds and that appears to be the case. Maybin weighed in at 249lbs. Wakes Forest Linebacker Aaron Curry regarded as the top linebacker entering the draft ran the 40 yard dash in the unofficial time of 4.54. Curry is believed to be getting consideration as the #1 pick according to recent reports. Center A.Q. Shipley helped his stock as he ran a 5.19 40-yard dash and also bench-pressed 225lbs Р33 times. Shipley is still seen as a mid-round selection because of his
The Latest Steelers Buzz
Photo courtesy of SteelCityHobbies The Pittsburgh Steelers held their victory parade in downtown Pittsburgh today. Mike Tomlin and defensive coordinator Dick Lebeau deserve a lot of credit for the team’s success on the field but Kevin Colbert deserves a lot of credit for constructing a Super Bowl champion. The Steelers got minimal production from their 08 draft but Colbert make key draft picks in 07 such as Lawrence Timmons, William Gay who didn’t make much of a impact in 07 but were unsung players on the 08 team. I doubt there are many fans questioning the team drafting Lawrence Timmons now. He’s going to be a special player next year. 2007 Second round pick LaMarr Woodley who has 8 sacks
2009 NFL Draft Rankings: OL
The Steelers will likely draft an offensive lineman with two of their first four picks in April’s draft. They could address the tackle, guard and center positions. CENTERS Rankings 1. Alex Mack- California, Sr (6-4 316 lbs)- Legit first rounder. I don‚Äôt see a way he gets past the Steelers (if he does fall that far) 2. Max Unger-Oregon, Sr (6-5 300 lbs) – Unger is a very athletic and intelligent player. 3. Jonathan Luigs-Arkansas, Sr (6-4 314 lbs) – Luigs had Felix Jones and Darren McFadden there last year to make him look like the best center in the country. Well he should have left Arkansas with them because there is no way he is passing Alex Mack and