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NFL 2023 draft simulator

Unless this guy can be Gronk or Kelce, I'd hate to draft a backup tight end in the second round. It's not a position the Steelers need to get back into AFC North contention.
Especially being short in the WR room.
 
Well, I agree, but you have to consider who will actually be making those picks.
Really wonder who has the strong hold with a new GM and assistant GM. If they are giving Tomlin the edge the team is in some real trouble. If they lean on the assistant GM I would think the draft will produce some pleasant surprises. I know they would say all things are equal but I call bullshit on that. I think it isn't so much after the board is created. But before and during you wonder who will have the ultimate say. This guy is round 2 worthy, other man says no he is round 3 worthy.
 
Read this as draft stimulator. All I know is our coaches are trying to stimulate our draft for sure.
 
I tried a few different simulators (no trades).

Pro Football Network 1.8 - Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia
-Going for a shutdown cornerback.

2.33 - Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia
-The Steelers tackles are weak and they need some real talent at the position. Trying to find of that second-round value at the position here.

2.38 - John Michael Schmitz
-The Steelers have also had strong play from the center position. I don't think this is a future Hall of Famer, but looking for the long-term option as Mason Cole keeps the seat warm.

3.69 - Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee
-Exploded onto the scene this year with 18.5 YPC and 15 touchdowns. This offense just needs some explosive players.

PFF 1.8 - Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern
-I don't know if he'll have the size to play tackle in the NFL. At this point, I'm assuming he will and getting one of the top tackles in the draft.

2.34 - Garrett Williams, CB, Syracuse
-Good athlete and will step up against the run.

2.39 - Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OT, Penn State
-Too good of value to pass up. If one of these guys can't play the right side, maybe you kick Skoronski inside and Fashanu step in at left tackle. Bottom line is getting high pedigree players for the offensive line.

Fanspeak https://fanspeak.com/ontheclock-nfl-mock-draft-simulator/
1.9 - Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia

2.34 - Noah Sewell, LB, Oregon
-I didn't want to go back-to-back defense, but that's how the board fell. Maybe he can be what Devin Bush wasn't.

2.38 - Siaki Ika, IDL, Baylor
-Maybe a reach here, but an absolutely massive presence for the middle of the defense. I just hit all three levels of the defense.

3.72 - Andrew Vorhees, OL, USC
-Verstalile player who will kick inside for the Steelers.
 
I tried a few different simulators (no trades).

Pro Football Network 1.8 - Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia
-Going for a shutdown cornerback.

2.33 - Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia
-The Steelers tackles are weak and they need some real talent at the position. Trying to find of that second-round value at the position here.

2.38 - John Michael Schmitz
-The Steelers have also had strong play from the center position. I don't think this is a future Hall of Famer, but looking for the long-term option as Mason Cole keeps the seat warm.

3.69 - Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee
-Exploded onto the scene this year with 18.5 YPC and 15 touchdowns. This offense just needs some explosive players.

PFF 1.8 - Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern
-I don't know if he'll have the size to play tackle in the NFL. At this point, I'm assuming he will and getting one of the top tackles in the draft.

2.34 - Garrett Williams, CB, Syracuse
-Good athlete and will step up against the run.

2.39 - Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OT, Penn State
-Too good of value to pass up. If one of these guys can't play the right side, maybe you kick Skoronski inside and Fashanu step in at left tackle. Bottom line is getting high pedigree players for the offensive line.

Fanspeak https://fanspeak.com/ontheclock-nfl-mock-draft-simulator/
1.9 - Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia

2.34 - Noah Sewell, LB, Oregon
-I didn't want to go back-to-back defense, but that's how the board fell. Maybe he can be what Devin Bush wasn't.

2.38 - Siaki Ika, IDL, Baylor
-Maybe a reach here, but an absolutely massive presence for the middle of the defense. I just hit all three levels of the defense.

3.72 - Andrew Vorhees, OL, USC
-Verstalile player who will kick inside for the Steelers.
Not high on Sewell I saw a few people liking him but he has been relatively quiet this season compared to last. Has he been hurt? Really liked your second draft did it only go to two rounds?
 
The Fanspeak board was just bad for that particular draft. I wasn't really that high on the second-round picks, but wanted to try something different.

PFF currently only has two rounds.
 
PFF:
14.

Joey Porter Jr.
CB Penn State
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PIT
26.

Jordan Addison
WR USC
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PIT
38.

Anton Harrison
OT Oklahoma
PIT
86.

Owen Pappoe
LB Auburn
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PIT
91.

Mazi Smith
DT Michigan
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PIT
92.

Ricky Stromberg
OC Arkansas
 
PFF:
14.

Joey Porter Jr.
CB Penn State
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PIT
26.

Jordan Addison
WR USC
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PIT
38.

Anton Harrison
OT Oklahoma
PIT
86.

Owen Pappoe
LB Auburn
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PIT
91.

Mazi Smith
DT Michigan
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PIT
92.

Ricky Stromberg
OC Arkansas
Really like this draft.
 
  • PIT

    28.
    Broderick Jones
    OT Georgia
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  • PIT

    33.
    Sedrick Van Pran
    OC Georgia

  • PIT

    38.
    Gervon Dexter
    DT Florida

  • PIT

    48.
    Henry To'oTo'o
    LB Alabama
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  • PIT

    69.
    Jaelyn Duncan
    OT Maryland

  • PIT

    225.
    Tykee Smith
    S Georgia

  • 2024 WAS 1st
  • 2024 NYG 1st
 
partial to this one

traded down from 8 with Tennessee, getting the 26, 56, 91 and the **** 2024 1st round pick

26. Paris Johnson, Jr, OT, osu
33. Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia
38. Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia
58. Sedrick Van Pran, OC, Georgia
69. Siaki Ika, DT, Baylor
91. AT Perry, WR, Wake Forest
104. Zach Harrison, Edge, osu
126. Zion Tupuola-Fetui, Edge, Washington
199. Bryce Ford-Wheaton, WR, West Virginia
225. Cam Hart, CB, Meatchicken
If we get a top ten or five pick and the OT values don’t fly out of control, we would be idiotic not to trade down… unless there is an absolute no brainer franchise QB available and you need one, trading down is the way to go… now sometimes there aren’t any trade partners, but usually you get a haul and here is the trick, double up on positions of need… the draft is a crap shoot… even a high pick has a pretty high bust rate… we can get a really good prospect in the low teens or high 20’s… take a Ot in the first, get another in the second or third… best case we upgrade both sides… but even if one busts we have a decent chance with the other…
 
If we get a top ten or five pick and the OT values don’t fly out of control, we would be idiotic not to trade down… unless there is an absolute no brainer franchise QB available and you need one, trading down is the way to go… now sometimes there aren’t any trade partners, but usually you get a haul and here is the trick, double up on positions of need… the draft is a crap shoot… even a high pick has a pretty high bust rate… we can get a really good prospect in the low teens or high 20’s… take a Ot in the first, get another in the second or third… best case we upgrade both sides… but even if one busts we have a decent chance with the other…
No way does the Steelers take two tackles high. Just too many needs. Can't draft on a fear of one busting. Just have to go BPA and maneuver to try to get as many needs addressed within that BPA pool. Now if they took say a C and T or a T and G early even that would make more sense. But Moore probably can be moved and still be affective somewhere other than C. So T could bring a good upgrade to the line. Perhaps Moore could take bigdots spot and a new LT could complete an upgrade. Regardless I don't see the club dipping too hard on the Oline despite our wants. You can almost bank on a D player early and perhaps a WR. I can't assume their strategy will stay the same under a new GM and assistant but some fresh ideas sure are welcomed.
 
  • Olumuyiwa Fashanu
    OT Penn State

  • PIT

    33.
    Clark Phillips III
    CB Utah

  • PIT

    38.
    John Michael Schmitz
    OC Minnesota

  • PIT

    69.
    Zay Flowers
    WR Boston College

  • PIT

    104.
    Mazi Smith
    DT Michigan

  • PIT

    203.
    DJ Turner
    CB Michigan

  • PIT

    225.
    Spencer Rattler
    QB South Carolina
 
  • 8.
    Olumuyiwa Fashanu
    OT Penn State


  • 33.
    B.J. Ojulari
    EDGE LSU


  • 38.
    Emmanuel Forbes
    CB Mississippi State


  • 69.
    Siaki Ika
    DT Baylor


  • 104.
    Sam LaPorta
    TE Iowa


  • 203.
    Ainias Smith
    WR Texas A&M


  • 225.
    Roschon Johnson
    RB Texas
Went a little different route with no trades. In the first a 19 year old LT who hasn’t given up a sack. Fashanu is 6-6 321lbs and probably still growing. This is the kind of LT that could lock up your blindside for 15 years. I kick Moore to LG and our line is greatly improved.

Ojulari again is a stud pass rusher who is good vs the run. Too good of value to pass.

Forbes is a stud shutdown corner. He lacks your ideal run support ability as a corner but as a cover guy he might be the best in the draft.

Ika is a poor mans Jordan Davis. Bring him in on early downs and let him eat up some blocks.

LaPorta comes from a program that cranks out NFL tight ends and has comparable traits. Should fill the void of Gentry leaving.

Ainias Smith has suddenness and is quick twitch in short areas. Don’t think he has great long speed but neither did guys like Antonio Brown or Hines Ward.

Roschon was a 4 star recruit who was a high school QB. He has played well but when you have to share the backfield with Bijan Robinson it makes it tough to get carries. Reminds me of the Miles Sanders scenario. Good back just overshadowed. Johnson has fresh legs and high IQ as a former QB.
 
In these draft simulators it is super easy to trade back 6 picks or so and pick up a 1st in the 2024 draft. lets hope it is that easy in the actual draft. that is with the 9th pick.
 
In these draft simulators it is super easy to trade back 6 picks or so and pick up a 1st in the 2024 draft. lets hope it is that easy in the actual draft. that is with the 9th pick.
It is why I usually skip the trade routes, being less realistic. Knowing the FOs love affair with the value of a top ten pick I bet they are leaning on staying out. Unless they get an offer that is hard to refuse.
 
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  • PIT

    16.
    Paris Johnson Jr.
    OT Ohio State
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  • PIT

    33.
    Joey Porter Jr.
    CB Penn State

  • PIT

    36.
    Gervon Dexter
    DT Florida

  • PIT

    67.
    John Michael Schmitz
    OC Minnesota

  • PIT

    225.
    Akheem Mesidor
    DT Miami (FL)

  • 2024 PHI 1st
  • 2024 JAX 1st
  • 2024 LAC 1st


4 1st round draft picks for 2024. yeah this is realistic
 
Really wonder who has the strong hold with a new GM and assistant GM. If they are giving Tomlin the edge the team is in some real trouble. If they lean on the assistant GM I would think the draft will produce some pleasant surprises. I know they would say all things are equal but I call bullshit on that. I think it isn't so much after the board is created. But before and during you wonder who will have the ultimate say. This guy is round 2 worthy, other man says no he is round 3 worthy.
Although it's been discussed before, this is spot on Slash. We signed the guy from Philadelphia (Weidl) for a reason I hope. Most of us presume that Omar handles the finances and business decisions, Andy will handle the player evaluation and draft board. HCMT can be involved but Art has to realize, it neads to take a back seat.

By the way, we'll move up one pick in round two. The Dolphins forfeited their first round pick.
 
  • PIT

    5.
    Jalen Carter
    DT Georgia

  • PIT

    33.
    Peter Skoronski
    OT Northwestern

  • PIT

    36.
    Eli Ricks
    CB Alabama

  • PIT

    68.
    Marvin Mims
    WR Oklahoma

  • PIT

    104.
    Mazi Smith
    DT Michigan

  • PIT

    200.
    Loic Ngassam Nya
    OG Wake Forest

  • PIT

    225.
    Ja'quan Sheppard
    CB Cincinnati
 
we're drafting 5th today.

5. Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OT, Penn State
33. Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida
36. Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia
72. DeMarvion Overshown, LB, Texas
104. Blake Freeland, OT, BYU
138. Olusegun Oluwatimi, C, Michigan
225. Ja'Quan Sheppard, CB, Cincinnati
 
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  • PIT

    16.
    Paris Johnson Jr.
    OT Ohio State
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  • PIT

    33.
    Joey Porter Jr.
    CB Penn State

  • PIT

    36.
    Gervon Dexter
    DT Florida

  • PIT

    67.
    John Michael Schmitz
    OC Minnesota

  • PIT

    225.
    Akheem Mesidor
    DT Miami (FL)

  • 2024 PHI 1st
  • 2024 JAX 1st
  • 2024 LAC 1st


4 1st round draft picks for 2024. yeah this is realistic

I'd do that draft just for the 2024 picks.
 
Bad news draftniks. One of my favorite prospects per ESPN is returning to Penn State in 23- next season.Olu Fashanu. You might as well take him off your future mocks.
 
this would be interesting...

11. Peter Skoronski, T, Northwestern
32. O'Cyrus Torrence, G, Florida
33. Siaki Ika, DT, Baylor
36. Eli Ricks, CB, Bama
64. Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennesseee
68. Tyler Davis, DT, Clemson
104. Ricky Stromberg, C, Arkansas
200. Jaxson Kirkland, OT, Washington
 
this would be interesting...

11. Peter Skoronski, T, Northwestern
32. O'Cyrus Torrence, G, Florida
33. Siaki Ika, DT, Baylor
36. Eli Ricks, CB, Bama
64. Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennesseee
68. Tyler Davis, DT, Clemson
104. Ricky Stromberg, C, Arkansas
200. Jaxson Kirkland, OT, Washington
Good attack on the trenches, and still came away with a CB and WR. I am hoping this is their mindset. Trade down if value isn't there and attack the trenches.
 
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