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With the 2022 NFL Draft almost a month away, teams are doing their diligence by attending pro days and getting an up-close-and-personal look at specific prospects. Throughout the process, there are days when two big-time workouts are happening at the same time.
Most colleges/universities try to avoid this, and often will move the date of their workout to help accommodate NFL teams, but on Wednesday the Steelers had a decision to make. Attend the Ole Miss workout to get their first real look at quarterback Matt Corral, or attend the Ohio State workout in Columbus.
With a busy week of quarterback workouts already in the books, the Steelers’ front office brass, Kevin Colbert and Mike Tomlin, were not with the Buckeyes, but in Mississippi.
Here is a look at Tomlin and Corral having a moment on the sideline during the pro day.
Mike Tomlin and Matt Corral vibing here at Mississippi pro day pic.twitter.com/tuBdPwuuU0
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) March 23, 2022
For Pittsburgh it wasn’t just Tomlin and Colbert who were in attendance. Reportedly, Matt Canada and Brandon Hunt were also there to take a look at the workout.
Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers all have large contingents of HC's and front office people on hand for Ole Miss pro day. https://t.co/FAMr1wk9M4
— Tony Pauline (@TonyPauline) March 23, 2022
For those who might forget, Corral was a player who didn’t participate in the Senior Bowl, and didn’t throw at the NFL Scouting Combine. He was waiting for his pro day to do all that, and after his ankle injury in his bowl game NFL teams who are in the market for a quarterback wanted to see this young man throw.
According to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network, Corral was put through the motions, which included a 64-throw script which showcased plenty of movement to prove he is 100-percent healed and healthy.
At @OleMissFB where Matt Corral (@corral_matt) will get HIS moment in front of all QB-needy teams to prove he’s the GUY.
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) March 23, 2022
Plan is a 64-throw script with plenty rollouts/movement to show he’s healthy. A lot of anticipation. Nuggets on key team figures & Corral in @nflnetwork hit: pic.twitter.com/BYwk4TKSuJ
To recap this week’s activities, the Steelers’ big guns were in attendance at Pitt to watch Kenny Pickett, then were very hands-on for the Liberty pro day and watching Malik Willis Tuesday. After seeing Corral on Wednesday, will they make it a clean sweep for the week and attend the Cincinnati workout Thursday to watch Desmond Ridder?
A busy week ahead for the NFL draft process, as 4 of the top QBs have their Pro Day:
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 21, 2022
Monday: Kenny Pickett, Pitt
Tuesday: Malik Willis, Liberty
Wednesday: Matt Corral, Ole Miss
Thursday: Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati
Fans of the Steelers who follow the organization’s pro day schedule know if Colbert and Tomlin attend a pro day, it means something. In fact, more often than not, the team’s top draft pick saw both Colbert and Tomlin attend their pro day. This isn’t to suggest they didn’t have representatives at Ohio State, who still produces NFL-ready athletes, but Tomlin and Colbert have chosen what workout takes priority.
The Steelers will have scouts at almost all pro days, but will it draw the attention of Colbert and Tomlin? Be sure to stay tuned to BTSC for the latest news and notes surrounding the Steelers as they prepare for the rest of free agency and the upcoming NFL Draft.
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