What's his head size?
Looks like a big noggin to me...
Looks like a big noggin to me...
Najee Harris, or Travis Etienne?
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Addressing the line first and a RB a round or two later, will result in more success (wins) than doing the opposite.
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Back in the 70's the Steelers were in the middle of the NFL pack when it came to rushing - just barely average. Then they drafted Franco and voila! They ranked second overall in rushing. With basically the same line. A stud RB can make things happen. The line needs help, but this is a good draft for lineman - they can find them in the second round on down. The three stud RBs in this years' draft may all be gone in the second round. And here is hoping, if they get a stud RB, he'll not be a bust (Spinthenfall).
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I could see that if the Steelers had even an average run blocking line. They were decent in pass protection but generated zero push in the ground game. If they draft a back early, it is absolutely essentially that they can make their own yards because this line won't give many holes--that is unless we see a huge improvement from last year.
Notre Dame pro day, some interesting tidbits. Eichenberg 6'6", 306 lbs., 33 reps, 7.53 3-cone. Did not run 40.
https://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-football-pro-day-official-results, 24 reps.
Aaron Banks some good numbers as well. 6'5", 325 lbs., 33 1/4" arm length, 5.31 40, 31" vertical. Solid numbers all around. No red flags, which is what these pro days are really meant to address.
https://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-football-pro-day-official-results, 24 reps.
Aaron Banks some good numbers as well. 6'5", 325 lbs., 33 1/4" arm length, 5.31 40, 31" vertical. Solid numbers all around. No red flags, which is what these pro days are really meant to address.