2020 NFL Draft: Pittsburgh Steelers team preview

Previewing the Steelers 2020 NFL draft.

Everything Pittsburgh Steelers fans need to know heading into the 2020 NFL draft.

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VITALS

Head Coach: Mike Tomlin

General Manager: Kevin Colbert

2019 Record: 8-8

2020 DRAFT PICKS

2 (49)

3 (102, compensatory)

4 (124)

4 (135)

6 (198)

7 (232)

TEAM NEEDS

Running back

Last season the Steelers had what might have been their worst rushing season of the modern era. Not all of this can fall on the running backs but at this point, we can safely say there is no dynamic threat in the backfield. James Conner has proven to be injury-prone and is in the final year of his rookie contract.

Wide receiver

The Steelers have some quality talent at wide receiver with JuJu Smith-Schuster, Diontae Johnson and James Washington. However, what this group lacks is speed. With Smith-Schuster coming off of a down season and in the final year of his contract, Pittsburgh needs to think about adding a player who can really stretch the field.

Offensive line

Pittsburgh has one of the oldest offensive lines in the league and it really showed last season. The young guys on the roster have some promise but guys like Maurkice Pouncey and Alejandro Villanueva are getting older. A replacement for one or both makes sense in this draft.

Edge rusher

The Steelers were able to hold onto Bud Dupree for one season on the franchise tag but it’s highly unlikely Pittsburgh can sign him to a longterm contract after this season. This class of edge rushers is deep who could give the Steelers a legitimate third option as a pass rusher.

TOP TARGETS

WR | Jalen Reagor | TCU

RB | Jonathan Taylor | Wisconsin

OL | Jonah Jackson | Ohio State

EDGE | Josh Uche | Michigan

LB | Malik Harrison | Ohio State

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