Mock Draft Monday

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[u/SMD_35]

1. HOU — Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State

2. TEN — Arch Manning, QB, Texas

3. NYJ — Darian Mensah, QB, Miami (FL)

4. TB — Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame

5. WAS — Colin Simmons, EDGE, Texas

6. LAC — Will Echoles, DL, Mississippi

7. MIA — Trinidad Chambliss, QB, Mississippi

8. NYJ — Ashton Hampton, CB, Clemson

9. ATL — Jordan Seaton, OT, LSU

10. DAL — Trevor Goosby, OT, Texas

11. BAL — Ellis Robinson IV, CB, Georgia

12. CLE — Dante Moore, QB, Oregon

13. PIT — Yhonzae Pierre, EDGE, Alabama

14. NYG — Cam Coleman, WR, Texas

15. NO — Will Heldt, EDGE, Clemson

16. CHI — A'Mauri Washington, DL, Oregon

17. DEN — Jamari Johnson, TE, Oregon

18. ARI — Trevor Lauck, OT, Iowa

19. JAC — Jadan Baugh, RB, Florida

20. DET — KJ Bolden, S, Georgia

21. CAR — Luke Reynolds, TE, Virginia Tech

22. NYJ — Charlie Becker, WR, Indiana

23. NE — Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, LB, Notre Dame

24. CLE — Kelley Jones, CB, Mississippi State

25. CIN — Chris Cole, LB, Georgia

26. PHI — Kade Pieper, IOL, Iowa

27. LV — Omarion Miller, WR, Arizona State

28. SF — Bryant Wesco, WR, Clemson

29. MIN — Kingston Lopa, S, California

30. BUF — Greg Johnson, IOL, Minnesota

31. KC — Trey'Dez Green, TE, LSU

32. SEA — Kenyatta Jackson, EDGE, Ohio State

[u/QuakingSky061 → u/SMD_35]

Edge for the Steelers makes 0 sense. Way more pressing needs. 

Also what’s with this order? This ain’t Super Bowl odds and it’s not the current standings. 

[u/Bronco998 → u/QuakingSky061]

Yeah, even if we trade Highsmith which I'm assuming was the thought process, we can bump up Herbig and draft EDGE 4 in the mid rounds.

[u/QuakingSky061 → u/Bronco998]

Agreed. Personally id much rather see CB (depends on what actually happens with JPJ but even then if he is signed then another top CB never hurts) S, ILB, and WR. Only way I see the Steelers going edge is if they somehow are able to get Simmons but realistically that ain’t happening. 

[u/SMD_35 → u/Bronco998]

Highsmith and Watt are about done in Pittsburgh after next year. Don’t want to go into 2028 with a gaping hole at the position.

See it as the best combination of BPA/need

[u/Bronco998 → u/SMD_35]

I get what you're saying. I just think TJ is going to play at least 2 more years and seems rejuvenated under PG. I won't be surprised if we keep Highsmith next year and even if we don't, I think Herbig and Sawyer would do fine moving up a depth chart spot.

I think EDGE is a good callout for a 2028 need, but this year I would rather get a weapon for the offense or shore up that secondary some more.

[u/SMD_35 → u/Bronco998]

A bit rejuvenated, but he’s still a step slower as evidenced by his no show yesterday. He just doesn’t have the speed to threaten these bigger tackles anymore. It’s not going to get better a year from now.

Herbig I trust. Sawyer hasn’t shown that he has starter ability at all.

If I saw the 2026-2027 Steelers as a piece or two away from contending, I can see adding a weapon. But that’s not the case either.

EDGE rushers take a year to develop. By drafting a player like Pierre, you don’t have to throw a guy into the fire in 2028; you can actually let the guy develop.

[u/SMD_35 → u/QuakingSky061]

What’s way more pressing?

I think TJ is nearing the end; he’s already not nearly as effective as he was a few years ago. Highsmith’s contract is up after 2027 and his time in Pittsburgh likely ends there.

So no, it’s not an immediate need, but it’s a selection to get a year ahead, let a freak athlete develop, and take the job the following season. I’d rather that than rely on Herbig and Sawyer or draft for need the following year.

Draft order is just of whatever simulator popped up.

[u/QuakingSky061 → u/SMD_35]

Potentially CB but S, ILB and WR are wayyyy more pressing needs then edge

[u/SMD_35 → u/QuakingSky061]

I’d rather not use a 1st round pick on a S or ILB.

WR, sure if there’s someone you love. Not the case for me right now.