Trading Out of Round 1, Should the Steelers Consider Moving? Part II With Abridged Mock Draft Scenarios
Mock Drafts Post-Possible Trades
(Each trade I must add will come to within + or – 5 to 10 points on CBS Sportsline’s Draft-Pick Value Chart, and will only include picks for the 2012 Draft. Even though Pittsburgh could receive an offer to move down like the Patriots did last season (#27 in exchange for 2nd Rounder in 2011 and 1st in 2012 from Saints), I will only be doing picks/trade scenarios which could occur in the upcoming draft. Details aside though, let’s get started here:
Trade with Dolphins
(Miami receives 1st Round Pick (#24) from Pittsburgh in Exchange for 2nd (#42), 3rd (#73) and 5th (#145) Round Picks)
#42 Kelechi Osemele OG/OT (Iowa State)
Experience at Left Tackle, and versatile Lineman with size Steelers like.
#56 Mychal Kendricks ILB (California)
On smaller side (5’11” 240 lbs.), but has versatility and experience as 3-4 ILB.
#73 Brandon Taylor S (Louisiana State)
Integral piece of Secondary for Tigers during his career, can be groomed as Clark or Polamalu’s replacement.
#86 Mike Martin NT (Michigan)
Bowling-ball frame (6’1″ 306 lbs.), experience playing the Nose, and high motor could make Martin a favorite.
#119 Lucas Nix OG (Pittsburgh)
Western PA and Pittsburgh guy could instantly upgrade Interior Offensive Line.
#145 Rhett Ellison HB/TE (Southern Cal)
Terrific H-Back candidate could push Johnson during Rookie year and take over if he leaves.
#159 Donnie Fletcher CB (Boston College)
At 6’1″ 199 lbs., Fletcher has good size for a Corner and could possibly develop into starter.
#193 Miles Burris ILB/OLB (San Diego State)
Played in 3-3-5 Stack with Aztecs, can help inside and outside on Defense.
#231 Michael Smith RB (Utah State)
Scat-Back could help on 3rd Downs & Special Teams.
#240 Ryan Van Bergen DE (Michigan)
Reportedly impressed Steelers at Michigan Pro Day, and would be solid depth selection as 5-Technique.
#246 Aaron Corp QB (Richmond)
Heir apparent to Mark Sanchez with Trojans has low-risk, high-reward potential as backup.
#248 Toney Clemons WR (Colorado)
Clemons, (6’2″ 210 lbs.) is from Western PA, just met with the team, and could be a solid backup to develop.
Trade with Rams
(St. Louis receives 1st (#24) and 5th (#159) Round Picks from Pittsburgh in exchange for 2nd (#39) and 3rd (#65) Round Picks)
#39 Bobby Massie OT (Mississippi)
Fits mold and size (6’6″ 316 lbs.) of prototypical Steelers Tackle, 3-year starter, and should compete at Right Tackle.
#56 Mychal Kendricks ILB (California)
On smaller side (5’11” 240 lbs.), but has versatility and experience as 3-4 ILB.
#65 Brandon Brooks OG (Miami OH)
Massive run-blocker (6’5″ 346 lbs.) will have chance to start Day 1 at Right Guard.
#86 Cam Johnson OLB (Virginia)
Experience playing in 3-4 and 4-3 systems at Virginia and under former N.F.L. Coach Al Groh.
#119 Antonio Allen S (South Carolina)
Played “Spur” position with Gamecocks as in-the-box Safety/Linebacker, versatility terrific.
#193 Hebron Fangupo NT (Brigham Young)
Stout (6’1″ 323 lbs.) Nose Tackle which can plug gaps and also chip in at 5-Technique.
#231 Ryan Van Bergen DE (Michigan)
Reportedly impressed Steelers at Michigan Pro Day, and would be solid depth selection as 5-Technique.
#240 Gerell Robinson WR (Arizona State)
One-year wonder has size (6’3″ 227 lbs.) and athleticism to be worth 7th Round flier and could develop.
#246 David Paulson TE (Oregon)
Smaller Tight End (6’3″ 246 lbs.) met with team and can help in the passing game and replace Weslye Saunders if need be.
#248 Aaron Corp QB (Richmond)
Heir apparent to Mark Sanchez with Trojans has low-risk, high-reward potential as backup.
Trade with Eagles
(Philadelphia receives 1st (#24) and 3rd (#86) Round Picks in exchange from Pittsburgh for two 2nd (#46 & #51) and 4th (#114) Round Picks)
#46 Bobby Wagner ILB (Utah State)
Small like Kendricks (6′ 240 lbs.), but a tackling machine.
#51 Ronnell Lewis OLB (Oklahoma)
Can bring heat off the edge and versatile skill-set which LeBeau and Butler love.
#56 Amini Silatolu OG (Midwestern State)
D-II player with size (6’4″ 311 lbs.), athletic ability, and upside.
#114 Akiem Hicks NT (University of Regina, Canada)
Former L.S.U. Tiger and JC Star tore it up in Canada last couple years, and would give Coach Mitchell a raw prospect to mold.
#119 Brandon Mosley OT (Auburn)
Started 2 years at Auburn, at (6’6″ 314 lbs.) could be worth look in Round 4.
#193 Keith Tandy CB (West Virginia)
Recently visited with team, could provide depth and possible starter in two years.
#231 Ryan Van Bergen DE (Michigan)
Reportedly impressed Steelers at Michigan Pro Day, and would be solid depth selection as 5-Technique.
#240 Gerrell Robinson WR (Arizona State)
One-year wonder has size (6’3″ 227 lbs.) and athleticism to be worth 7th Round flier and could develop.
#246 David Paulson TE (Oregon)
Smaller Tight End (6’3″ 246 lbs.) met with team and can help in the passing game and replace Weslye Saunders if need be.
#248 Aaron Corp QB (Richmond)
Heir apparent to Mark Sanchez with Trojans has low-risk, high-reward potential as backup.