Leighton Vander Esch had Pre-Draft Visit with the Steelers

[Steeler Nation]

Although the Steelers did not report any visits on Saturday it seems as though they did. According to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette Boise State ILB Leighton Vander Esch had a visit on April 7th. The 6’4” 250 pound linebacker has been a very hot name for the Steelers this offseason following the devastating injury Ryan […]

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[slashsteel]

Just doing their homework. I am hoping the interest in 1 is minor compared to some other prospects.

Maybe they are hoping he is selected to where it pushed someone else down to them...

 

[SteelBuckeye]

Just doing their homework. I am hoping the interest in 1 is minor compared to some other prospects.

Maybe they are hoping he is selected to where it pushed someone else down to them...

The more I read and hear on the radio, the more I believe LVE is gone before our pick. And I'm cool with that. The problem is that it then most likely makes Evans available at our pick and his groin injuries and failure to post a 40 (groin still bothering him?) are a concern. ****, I have absolutely know idea who they SHOULD pick in the first and I'm glad I'm not making the call. lol

 

[SteelerInLebanon]

I take LVE in heartbeat. Better than a QB.

 

[steelerscotty]

IMA trade down guy, almost always am if our pick is +25. LVE is intriguing, but would rather have more picks or pick him up early second round after trading back.

 

[TDX27]

I'd take him over Evans in a heart beat but VDE is now considered a top 15-20 pick while Evans has mostly fallen out of the first round.

 

[ark steel]

I'd take him over Evans in a heart beat but VDE is now considered a top 15-20 pick while Evans has mostly fallen out of the first round.

Especially if there is a medical issue with Smith.