Steelers 2024 NFL Mock Draft: Roundup of B/R Staff, Kiper and Expert Picks | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Daniel Foster Kiper's latest mock only ran through two rounds, so for Round 3, we'll turn to The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner
Baumgardner went with Alabama offensive tackle JC Latham in Round 1 before pairing Pittsburgh with Michigan receiver Roman Wilson in Round 2. For the third round, Baumgardner mocked Florida State cornerback Jarrian Jones to the Steelers.
Reuter mocked Western Kentucky receiver Malachi Corley to the Steelers in Round 3, while the B/R Scouting Department settled on Washington offensive tackle Roger Rosentgarten.
One interesting thing to note here is that all four mocks we examined had the Steelers taking a wide receiver within the first three rounds. Three of them had Pittsburgh taking an interior lineman in that range, while two each paired the Steelers with an offensive tackle and a cornerback.
These were the only positions mocked to the Steelers out of four hypothetical drafts and 11 total selections. It's clear that draft experts have a picture of what Pittsburgh's biggest needs are, even if the Steelers have other ideas internally.
It wouldn't be a total surprise to see the Steelers scoop up a defensive lineman or perhaps a quarterback to develop behind Wilson and Fields. However, the offensive line, cornerback and receiver are strong areas to target early in the draft, both because of positional value and the talent available in this year's class.