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2013 NFL Draft Prospect: TE Tyler Eifert, Notre Dame

Notre Dame tight end Tyler Eifert draws favorable comparisons to Pittsburgh's Heath Miller, and while he's a solid prospect, he's not as explosive as some say he is.

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Steelers Draft Visits: Will Davis shares similar story as Cortez Allen

Will Davis has bounced around between multiple college teams, and the inexperienced but physically gifted cornerback fits the mold of recent Steelers cornerback draft picks.

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Steelers Draft Visits: Heavy on linebackers early in the draft visiting period

There are reports of 13 different draft-eligible players having visited with the Steelers over the last week. The vast majority are linebackers, and with 17 picks left, the Steelers could be showing their intentions for this draft.

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Steelers host free agent OG Antoine Caldwell, rookie LBs Jamie Collins and Khaseem Greene

A trio of productive and talented linebacker draft prospects visited Pittsburgh Tuesday in wake of the 2013 NFL Draft. The Steelers also met with versatile interior offensive linemen Antoine Caldwell, formerly of the Houston Texans.

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Mid-round target John Simon highlights early visits list

The Steelers hosted three players in wake of the 2013 NFL Draft, with more to come.

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2013 Steelers Draft Prospects: K-State's Arthur Brown is The Judge, jury and executioner

With Sean Spence's future still in question the Steelers re-signed Larry Foote as a stop gap for their buck ILB position. It wouldn't be out of the question that the Steelers still consider an ILB prospect early in the draft. Arthur Brown might be one of those prospects. Prior to his Pro Day the Steelers reportedly met extensively with Brown over dinner. The following is a breakdown of Arthur Browns' strengths and weaknesses.

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NFL Draft Prospects by Position: Offensive guard

Few could have predicted the Steelers' selection of OG David DeCastro with the 24th overall pick in 2012. Now, at 17, there are a few outstanding guard prospects who may be available when the Steelers go on the clock.

3 months ago Article 4 comments

NFL Draft Prospects by Position: Offensive Tackles

The Steelers have gone heavy with tackles in the draft the last few years, but depth is important at a position that sees injuries frequently - both recent second round picks, Marcus Gilbert and Mike Adams, ended up on the IR last year.

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NFL Draft Prospects by Position: Wide receivers

Tennessee's Cordarrelle Patterson headlines a quality receiver draft class, but there's still a lot of talent behind him as well.

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NFL Draft Prospects by Position: Quarterbacks

The injuries suffered by Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger in recent years has to give the Steelers at least some uneasiness. The fact they don't have any back-ups currently signed to the 2013 roster is something that will change through maybe both free agency and the draft.

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NFL Draft Prospects by Position: Running backs

The Steelers could let some combination of Jonathan Dwyer, Isaac Redman and Rashard Mendenhall walk this year. Odds are good they'll be taking a close look at several draft-eligible running backs. Here are the best prospects available in this year's draft.

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2012 Steelers Draft Prospects: Lane Johnson could be the best athlete available at No. 17

Oklahoma offensive tackle Lane Johnson put up one of the most athletic Combine performances among offensive linemen in recent memory. The Steelers have been adding athleticism to its offensive line over the last few years, and the idea of adding Johnson at left tackle is an intriguing possibility, despite other needs.

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NFL Draft Prospects 2013: Cornelius Washington, Georgia's other linebacker

Cornelius Washington absolutely blew up the combine and put himself on the radar of every team looking for an outside linebacker for their 3-4 defense. Weighing in at the combine as a rock-solid 6-foot-4 and 265-pounds, Washington smoked the other linebackers in the bench press with 36 reps of 225-pounds. He also went on to run a 4.55 in the 40 yard dash with an impressive 10 yard split of 1.60.

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2013 Steelers Draft Prospects: Cincinnati OLB Walter Stewart is this year's best kept secret

Cincinnati outside linebacker Walter Stewart carries high risk to go with his high level of potential. The Steelers are in need of pass rushing help, and Stewart, despite a medical issue, could give it to them as a low draft pick or even as a UDFA.

3 months ago Article 6 comments

Michigan QB/WR Denard Robinson studied tape of Antwaan Randle El

One of the more famous quarterback-turned-receivers in recent NFL Draft memory is former Steelers WR Antwaan Randle El. One can see a lot of Randle El in Michigan QB/WR Denard Robinson. He planned it to be that way.

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2013 Steelers Draft Prospects: Florida International SS John Cyprien

The Steelers have two safeties who are over 30 years old with no replacement on the roster. Both Ryan Clark and Troy Polamalu missed at least one game in the 2012 season. The Steelers could look to the 2013 Draft for a eventual replacement. John Cyprien could be that guy. While some have pegged him as an in the box safety I don't think that is accurate to his play.

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2013 Steelers Draft Prospects: Tennessee WR Cordarrelle Patterson

Pittsburgh's salary cap situation means that Mike Wallace is likely to be on another team in 2013. In the Draft the Steelers could look for another play making wide receiver at No. 17. Cordarrelle Patterson might be the answer. Possessing good size, speed and quickness Patterson made plays whenever he touched the football. Breaking down his play, we analyze Patterson's pro prospects.

3 months ago Article 52 comments

2013 Steelers Draft Prospects: Breaking down Oregon OLB Dion Jordan with GIFs

Having witnessed a significant drop in sacks over the last two years, the Steelers may have both the necessity and the luxury of taking a high-end pass rusher with the 17th overall pick in the upcoming draft. Oregon's Dion Jordan oozes with potential, but still could find himself on the board when the Steelers are up.

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2013 Steelers Draft Prospects: Breaking down Notre Dame LB Manti Te'o

Putting aside the off-the-field weirdness that now accompanies Manti Te'o, he's as pro-ready as any player in the draft. The question is how high is his ceiling? He's a tackling machine, but is that worth the 17th pick in the draft?

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2013 Steelers Draft Prospects: Individual scouting reports for possible targets at No. 17

The Steelers are coming off a disappointing 8-8 season, but they've rebounded well in the past drafting around the middle portion of the draft following disappointing seasons.

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2013 Steelers Draft Prospects: Alec Ogletree shows high level potential

A great prospect, Georgia's Alec Ogletree has outstanding tools, but where he is physically does not match where he is mentally now. An outstanding project with loads of upside, he doesn't use all of his ideal frame to tackle. When he learns how to do it, though, he could be a great player.

3 months ago Article 18 comments

2013 Steelers Draft Prospects: Florida safety Matt Elam shows two sides

Safeties are often the physical catalysts of a team's defense. Often brash and aggressive, they are key contributors in run defense. While Florida's Matt Elam has outstanding physical skill, reviewing his film in 2012 begs the question about how interested he is in hitting as opposed to attempting to make plays.

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2013 Steelers Draft Prospects: Jarvis Jones high risk, high reward

Georgia's dominant outside linebacker Jarvis Jones brings with him mammoth college numbers despite a narrow spinal column. His injury could be enough to send him far enough down for the Steelers to take a chance on him.

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2013 Steelers Draft Prospects: Kenny Vaccaro flashes all-around talent

Texas's sub-package dynamic safety can play multiple roles among any defense, and shows natural instincts and athleticism in all phases of the game.

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2013 Steelers Draft: Run, don't walk, to the podium to draft LSU OLB Barkevious Mingo

LSU's dynamic and explosive edge rusher Barkevious Mingo makes up for a slightish frame with explosive athleticism and passion for the game. Even the most optimistic Steelers fans will struggle to find a scenario in which he falls to 17, but he may be someone they should consider targeting in a trade-up situation.

3 months ago Article 18 comments

2013 Steelers Draft: Dion Jordan high on athleticism, low on polish

The upside to Oregon's Dion Jordan is outstanding, but it doesn't appear he would contribute much in Year 1. Whether that matters is up for debate but Jordan looks like a rawer version of Green Bay's Clay Matthews.

4 months ago Article 86 comments

Steelers Draft 2013: Is Ezekiel the Ansah? Not at 17

For as impressive a player BYU's Ezekiel Ansah is, he's a better athlete, and that combination doesn't wait 16 picks to be taken in the NFL draft. The Steelers likely would be happy to take him at 17, but he isn't likely to fall that far, particularly after what's expected to be a very impressive Combine performance.

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Thoughts on NFL Draft prospect Johnathan Hankins and the Steelers No. 17 overall pick

Not that it's fair to compare either of the Ohio State players the Steelers have selected in the first two rounds of the last two drafts. Cameron Heyward (first round, 2011) and Mike Adams (second round, 2012) have nothing to do with Johnathan Hankins' prospective first round pick, but the Steelers can't seem to ignore former Ohio State players.