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2016 NFL Draft Analysis

Game breakdown of Steelers DT Javon Hargrave

NFL Draft "experts" have talked about Javon Hargrave, and the Steelers taking him 3rd in the 2016 NFL Draft, but why not see for yourself what the Steelers saw in him by watching the film.

Steelers 2016 Draft Breakdown: Tyler Matakevich

The Steelers used their final pick in the 2016 NFL Draft to select Temple linebacker Tyler Matakevich No. 246 overall.

Game breakdowns of Steelers CB Artie Burns

The experts have spoken to the positives and negatives of Artie Burns' game, but why not see for yourself?

It's OK for the Steelers to draft for need

The NFL Draft is set up for teams to draft for need, and that's exactly what the Steelers did when they selected cornerback Artie Burns in the first round.

BTSC initial grades for Steelers 2016 NFL Draft

We collect all seven initial draft grades from the Steelers 2016 selections for your review.

Steelers Draft Selection Breakdown: DeMarcus Ayers

The Steelers went back to the offensive side of the ball in the seventh round of the draft, selecting Houston wide receiver DeMarcus Ayers No. 229 overall.

Getting to know new Steelers CB Artie Burns

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Artie Burns with their first overall pick in the NFL Draft. We sit down with "The State of the U" writers to get to know Burns from those who covered him in college.

Steelers Draft Selection Breakdown: Travis Feeney

The Steelers used their sixth-round selection on ultra-athletic linebacker Travis Feeney from the University of Washington.

"Grade Free" Steelers NFL Draft evaluation

Recapping and evaluating the Pittsburgh Steelers 2016 NFL Draft, without giving out any grades.

3 things we learned from NFL Draft weekend

Throughout the 2016 NFL Draft, we learned a lot about the Pittsburgh Steelers. To be specific, there were three things which stood out at the conclusion of the draft process.

Steelers Draft Selection Breakdown: Jerald Hawkins

After drafting three defensive players in the first three rounds, the Steelers selected Louisiana State University offensive tackle Jerald Hawkins in the fourth round on Saturday.

Burns' story has little to do w/ being top pick

As Pittsburgh Steelers fans get to know their top draft pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, they will find a lot of tragedy, but little of it has anything to do with him being the team's prized selection.

Updating the PIT DB depth chart after the Draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers took two defensive backs in the first two rounds of the 2016 NFL Draft. We update the depth charts with the newest additions to the black and gold.

Grading the Pittsburgh Steelers 2016 NFL Draft

Experts are all providing their analysis on the team's 2016 NFL Draft class, but what do the fans think of their newest crop of talent in the Steel City?

Unpopular 2nd Rd picks nothing new for Steelers

Sean Davis, the corner/safety out of Maryland, was the Steelers mostly unpopular 2nd round pick on Friday. Pittsburgh's 2nd round selections haven't been very popular in recent years, but they've pretty productive, and that's the bottom line.

Mel Kiper grades out the Steelers 2016 Draft class

Grading an NFL Draft class immediately after the draft is difficult, but Mel Kiper Jr. grades out all 32 NFL teams' draft classes.

Which AFC North team had the best NFL Draft?

The 2016 NFL Draft is officially over, and as teams everywhere scramble to sign undrafted free agents, we take a look at the AFC North and which team executed the best Draft from top to bottom.

Steelers Travis Feeney has huge chip on shoulder

The Pittsburgh Steelers took OLB Travis Feeney in the 6th round of the 2016 NFL Draft, and the young linebacker has plenty to prove with his shot in the NFL.

2016 PIT Draft Reaction: Rounds 6 & 7

The Steelers finished out their draft with three rapid-fire picks in a 26-pick span, and filled their last major hole in the process.

Steelers 7th RD LB Tyler Matakevich initial grade

We analyze the Steelers final pick of the draft in Tyler Matakevich.

Steelers 7th RD WR/PR Ayers initial draft grade

We analyze the Steelers' 7th round draft pick of wide receiver Demarcus Ayers.

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All the details of the Steelers Day 3 draft picks

Get all the details of the Pittsburgh Steelers picks in the 4th, 6th and both 7th round picks in the 2016 NFL Draft.

Steelers select Tyler Matakevich with 7th RD pick

The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected Tyler Matakevich from Temple in the seventh round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

Steelers 6th RD pick ILB Feeney initial grade

We provide an initial evaluation of the Steelers' sixth round selection in linebacker Travis Feeney.

Twitter reaction to DeMarcus Ayers as 7th RD pick

For the Pittsburgh Steelers, the seventh round of the 2016 NFL Draft is officially in the books. See what players, and media, had to say on social media about the team's selection of DeMarcus Ayers.

Steelers select DeMarcus Ayers with 7th RD pick

The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected DeMarcus Ayers from Houston in the seventh round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

Twitter reaction to Travis Feeney as 6th RD pick

For the Pittsburgh Steelers, the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft is officially in the books. See what players, and media, had to say on social media about the team's selection of LB Travis Feeney..

Steelers select ILB Travis Feeney in 6th RD

The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected ILB Travis Feeney from Washington in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

2016 Steelers Draft Reaction: OT, Jerald Hawkins

Despite the gaping holes on the Steelers' defense, the offense needed some love in this draft, too.

Steelers 4th RD Pick Grade: LSU OT Jerald Hawkins

We provide an initial evaluation of the Steelers' fourth round selection in Jerald Hawkins.

Twitter reaction to Jerald Hawkins as 4th RD pick

For the Pittsburgh Steelers, the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft is officially in the books. See what players, and media, had to say on social media about the team's selection of OT Jerald Hawkins.

Steelers take OT Jerald Hawkins from LSU in 4th RD

The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected OT Jerald Hawkins from LSUin the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

BTSC NFL Draft Day 3 Open Thread

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be making three picks on the third day of 2016 NFL Draft. Sit back and enjoy the festivities with your fellow fans.

Expert grades for Steelers Day 2 Draft picks

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected a CB in the 1st round, Safety in the 2nd and a DT in the 3rd round of the 2016 NFL Draft. See how some "experts" graded the selections.

Steelers needs/prospects on Day 3 of Draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers were able to fill giant needs at cornerback, safety and defensive line in the first three rounds of the 2016 NFL Draft, but what position, and which prospect, will they target on Day 3?

Top Prospects still available on Day 3

Day 1 and 2 of the NFL Draft are in the books, and while the decisions made by many teams has being hotly debated, check out who is still available for teams to draft on Day 3.