Every team goes into draft weekend with a draft chart of some sort to work off of. Here is an attempt to guesstimate who is on the Steelers chart. Working off of the 30 name official visit list, additional names of players the Steelers have worked out, visited at Pro Days, or met with at the combine the above Steelers Draft Board was created.

 

Kevin Colbert was quoted as saying they sat down and talked with 85 players between the combine, Pro Days, and visits to Pittsburgh.  I have identified about 75 of those players above.

 

 

CB: The Steelers have been one of the most active teams in the draft at meeting with CB’s. Practically every CB that will be on the board from late round 1 to late round 3 has met with the Steelers. You almost have to conclude that day 1 will include a selection at CB. Conclusion: Expect a CB early.

 

DL, WR, OG/C, & OLB: The Steelers have identified solid targets all through the draft at these positions. You have to assume they will draft one of each, what round is the only wild card. Conclusion: Expect one of each somewhere in the draft.

 

RB & S: A few elite prospects and a bunch of late round / FA types are on the board. You can assume that they take a long hard look at Jon Stewart and Kenny Phillips and if they don’t take them they will land a 6th rounder or UDFA type at each position to help fill out the roster. Conclusion: An elite player early or more likely an UDFA.

 

OT & ILB: A few top notch guys, then nothing. Obviously the Steelers will take a top flight OT or ILB if he’s there and the BPA, if not they are prepared to go into the season with what they’ve got. Conclusion: An elite player early or nothing.

 

From the Steelers chart you can conclude their interests lie in drafting a CB, OLB, DE, OG/C, & WR. The remaining picks will come from S, RB, OT, and ILB. The Steelers have met with about 20 players that will be drafted in that 20-50 range, so a trade down to obtain an extra pick in that range may best suit their needs.

 

Saturday can’t get here fast enough!