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Which players are you comfortable with Rd. 1

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Let's be honest, we all have our favorite picks for the first round, but none of us really have a clue on who the FO will choose. This is a pretty deep draft at positions of need for us, so many players probably have similar grades and could go really anywhere from pick 30 to 65.

Assuming the FO and scouting department are doing their jobs competently, I'm curious to know which players at Pick 30 the board is comfortable with?

I don't think, Reddick and Barnett will be there as LBs, nor do I believe Conley will as he's been a late riser. Here's some names to consider:

ILB
Zach Cunningham - Vandy

OLB
TJ Watt - Wisconsin
Takk McKinley - UCLA
Charles Harris - Missouri
Tim Williams - Bama
Carl Lawson - Auburn
Tyus Bowser - Houston

CB
Tredavious White - LSU
Marlon Humphry - Bama
Adoree Jackson - USC
Chidobe Awuzie - Colorado
Kevin King - Washington

S
Budda Baker - Washington
Jabrill Peppers - Michigan
Obi Melifonwu - UConn


Wild Cards associated to Steelers in some Mocks
Deshone Kizer - QB, Notre Dame
John Ross - WR, Washington
David Njoku - TE, Miami


For me, I'm warming up to the idea of taking Awuzie. From what I've seen and read, he's got the size, intelligence, aggression and skill to fill an immediate void for us. I know pass rusher is a priority, but I think the availability of the second round rushers (maybe Williams or Bowser falls. Maybe they like Rivers from Youngstown State in round 2 or 3) will offer better value. I also think a younger DB may be able to contribute faster than a rookie OLB.

I wouldn't be upset if we took McKinley and found a DB in round 2 that could play. Not sure who that would be. Maybe Jordan Lewis from Michigan? Desmond King from Iowa? Doubt any of the safeties I mentioned fall to our 2nd pick.

Little worried about Watt as our OLB. Does he have the size to stuff the run like we need. I know he's not Jarvis by any means, but I'm concerned about drafting most college OLB instead of college DE in our system. Could just be me.

I like what Sean Davis brought to field last season and believe he'll improve in year two. I'm a Michigan fan, but have my questions about Peppers in coverage. As a Michigan fan I'd be happy to have him on the team, he has pedigree and skill but as Steeler fan I have a little angst. Would Baker be an upgrade over Mitchell?
 
Little late to the party and didn't read many of the posts in the 33 page draft thread. You can delete if redundant.
 
No Peppers, Williams, or Bowser for me. I think Lawson is a second rounder, but could maybe be ok with him in rd 1.
 
ZACKB said:
No Peppers, Williams, or Bowser for me. I think Lawson is a second rounder, but could maybe be ok with him in rd 1.
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So all things considered, who you want, who's available and who the FO likes, who's the pick gonna be?
 
Maybe Marlon Humphrey, then Lawson in rd 2. I think wen should trade back into early rd 2 and get an extra 3rd rounder.
 
ZACKB said:
Maybe Marlon Humphrey, then Lawson in rd 2. I think wen should trade back into early rd 2 and get an extra 3rd rounder.
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Any concern that the Alabama DBs peaked in college. Milner, Kirkpatrick, Barron come to mind. Seems like they were better college players than Pros. What stands out about Humphrey you like? I know there are some mocks he's in the top 15.
 
I'll take Watt at 1-30

You just can't teach what he offers and has a super high ceiling. He could be a play maker like Kuechly
 
Skott said:
I'll take Watt at 1-30

You just can't teach what he offers and has a super high ceiling. He could be a play maker like Kuechly
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I believe Kuechly led the nation in tackles multiple years as an ILB and was a top 10 selection. Obviously he'd be doing different things for us as an OLB. I do like his pedigree and think he's ethic and energy will translate to the next level. Big brother will give him some pointers I'm sure. What weight is playing at? No concerns with stopping the run?
 
melvinturner said:
I believe Kuechly led the nation in tackles multiple years as an ILB and was a top 10 selection. Obviously he'd be doing different things for us as an OLB. I do like his pedigree and think he's ethic and energy will translate to the next level. Big brother will give him some pointers I'm sure. What weight is playing at? No concerns with stopping the run?
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He's a bulldog and has no problems sticking his head in there to make a tackle. He's raw, but he's got the will to win.

He's also a great hockey player. He can play tE as well.
 
LB Reddick
OLB Mckinley
OLB Watt
OLB Lawson
ILB Cunningham
CB Jackson
CB King
CB Humphrey
CB Awuzie
S Baker
thats it
 
LB Reddick
OLB Mckinley
OLB Watt
OLB Lawson
CB White
CB Jackson
CB King
CB Humphrey
CB Awuzie
S Baker
TE Njoku

Bolded those who I'd be happy at 1.30, the rest ok
 
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That would be Ben, then Shazier
 
I've followed the draft for almost 40 years and the one thing I'm certain of is that everyone is wrong about the prospects most of the time. If you like or dislike a prospect, fine. But save any indignation, you don't know what you're doing anymore than they do.
 
WR Ross
Edge Watt
Corner Back Awuiize
Corner back White

I'd be happy with any of those four.
 
OLB
TJ Watt - Wisconsin
Takk McKinley - UCLA




CB
Tredavious White - LSU
Marlon Humphry - Bama
Chidobe Awuzie - Colorado


S
Budda Baker - Washington

WR Ross or David Njoku. TE
 
ILB/OLB, CB/S, TE and I'll be happy. If they grab a QB or WR in the first I'll shake my head and wonder what the hell I missed.
 
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