According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Steelers have been interested in talks with the Tennessee Titans about trading to get the 33rd pick of the 2015 NFL Draft.
Titans entertaining offers for top pick in 2nd round, No. 33. Top teams in round 2 all taking calls. One team interested in coming up: PITT.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 1, 2015
Report by @AdamSchefter that @Steelers are looking at the cost of trading up in Round 2. How much is too much? How far up is far enough?
— Bob Labriola (@BobLabriola) May 1, 2015
Assuming this rumor might lead to an actual trade, this move would open the Steelers up to the very next pick of the draft, and give them a shot at the best player yet to be drafted going into the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Who might the Steelers be looking to trade for? Here's a list of some of the reasonable candidates:
Randy Gregory OLB Nebraska - Though the Steelers selected Bud Dupree in the first round, it may try to further boost their depth at the outside linebacker position. Adding another freakish athlete to the depth would allow for the defense to split snaps between their more capable pass rushers and keep them more fresh throughout the game. Though it is most likely the Steelers would not invest into the same position in back-to-back rounds so early, it would be an interesting move.
Eddie Goldman DT Florida State - Goldman would be the prime run-stopping defensive tackle the Steelers would be looking for to shut down opponents' running games and force more third-and-long situations. This would add to a defensive line with youth in Stephon Tuitt, Cameron Heyward and Daniel McCullers, and give Steve McLendon more help inside.
Landon Collins S Alabama - A safety that was thought to be a legitimate pick in the first round for most teams, including the Steelers, sits waiting to hear his name called on day two. Collins isn't a premier safety when it comes to covering receivers, but he is exceptional in his defense of tight ends and running backs, as well as his ability to play in the box and stop the run. Considering that a big stresser in a lot of the critiques on the Steelers' draft needs involves their secondary, this would be a logical pick.
Eric Rowe CB/S Utah - A defensive back that played safety and might move to corner looks to be a prime option for Pittsburgh in round two. His 4.45 40-yard dash time shows he would be a prime talent to pick up in the second round and bolster a secondary that has been much criticized going into 2015.
Keep locked in to BTSC for any more news on a potential move.