At this point, when the Pittsburgh Steelers go on the clock in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft, there will be a significant number of options for the Steelers with that choice. So much so, it makes perfect sense that the Steelers would at least cherish the idea of a trade back.
This is exactly what I did in this latest simulation. In fact, I did multiple transactions in this simulation to see what things should look like. Here’s our latest seven-round mock concept update.
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The Steelers trade from the first round and still regain an elite position.
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Moving to the second round, Pittsburgh lands a second-consecutive offensive starter with Humphrey.
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Poor off-season grades push Mayfield down, but his movie says he can play.
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Toney has been overshadowed by Jayson Oweh, but he’s an impressive athletic rusher in his own right.
Wildgoose is rough around the edges, but plays with exceptional effort and has a significant advantage.
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Moore is a high-quality H-back prospect who drafts all over the field as a receiver and is a punitive run blocker.
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I am much higher on Sherman than most. It’s a good idea to get an experienced guy who can play guard or handle this late in the draw.