The Ringer’s Benjamin Solak, a popular podcast host and analyst, released an updated mock draft on Monday morning to start NFL draft week.
In this edition of his projections, Solak selected former Duke offensive tackle Graham Barton as the 20th overall pick for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Barton, who played both left tackle and center in Durham, routinely draws praise for his ability to play multiple positions. Sure enough, that flexibility was Solak’s major selling point for Steelers fans.
“The Steelers need a tackle, and they need a center, ” Solak wrote. “Why not take a college tackle who might be an NFL center?”
Solak wrote that the former Blue Devil contains both a high floor and a high ceiling as a prospect due to his fundamentals and athleticism.
The Steelers are one of the earliest possible contenders for Barton’s services, at least according to the current draft order. He’s frequently been connected to the Miami Dolphins (21st overall) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (26th overall).