Stud CB Mock Version

Steelers resign Hampton(resigned), Reed(tagged), Clark, and Eason(eventually). Steelers have tendered all of their RFA in Colon, Sepulveda, Spaeth, and Gay.

Steelers receive two 5th round compensations and one 7th round compensation according to AdamTJ13. Until he updates his blog, this is what I am sticking with.

I feel that all of the top 4 OTs are gone. It is very likely. I also think that the Giants take Earl Thomas. Haden, Berry, and McClain all go in the top 10. Even Dan Williams is gone.  So, I think the Steelers trade down with Philadelphia and pick up their 1st and 3rd round picks. Andy Reid always likes to get big and super athletic linemen, so I feel we are in a good spot to trade down. The Steelers also trade up with their 4th and 5th round picks to get a Seattle's 4th Round Pick.

1. CB Devin McCourty, Rutgers
I think Rutgers is quietly at the top of the Steelers list. The low tender of Gay shows that they have little confidence in him, and that losing him would not be a significant. Even if you don't follow that line of thinking, I think McCourty proved that he was what Tomlin would like to call a "quick twitch" player. I also think that McCourty really impressed the Steelers at the Combine. I think he is a Tomlin CB through and through. McCourty has excellent timed and closing speed, plays stronger and more physical than his size would suggest, is more than willing to help out against the run, and has good hands. He even offers value as an excellent special teams player. He fills several holes for the Steelers, in addition to  being EXCELLENT VALUE.

2. DE Alex Carrington, Arkansas State
Carrington is another quick twitch guy that Tomlin will fall in love with. Carrington possesses a non stop motor, excellent lower body strength and build, and in my honest opinion an elite run stuffer. He has publicly said that he loves playing the run(articles that I have read). He is also an accomplished and good pass rusher. The past two seasons he has lived in opponents backfields registering 19 sacks and over 30 tackles for loss. In my opinion, he is the most unique defensive linemen in the draft outside of Suh and McCoy. I also believe he has more upside than considered 1st Round prospects such as Jared Odrick and other defensive linemen.

3. FS Major Wright, Florida
Wright is one of my favorite safety prospect this draft. I have been backing him since his name was even in consideration for him to come out early. He does so many of the little things well: he has fluid hips and can turn and run with literally no time lost, he is a sound tackler, he cover and run with the best, and he has good hands. Wright is even known to from time to time to give out some bone-jarring hits, hits we are accustomed to seeing out of Steelers FS Ryan Clark. If he is available here, I find it hard to believe that we will pass on someone of his talent and character.

3. OG/OT John Jerry, Mississippi
Jerry not only has been a member of either the 1st/2nd SEC team, but he has had an excellent offseason. Jerry has lost considerable weight this offseason, and even ran an impressive and surprising 40 time of 5.15. Jerry can be a dominating RG, and a more than capable RT. Jerry gives us a quality player in which we have two average offensive linemen in Trai Essex, and in my opinion Willie Colon. He is a dominating run blocker, and a very good pass protector. I see this as a win-win situation: he either can replace Essex or Colon within the next two seasons. Urbik is an enigma as of right now, and I hope he pans out. Nevertheless, Jerry gives us options and versatility. I know that we also have Foster, but he really needs to get into shape.

4. NT Linval Joseph, East Carolina
Joseph is another player who I consider to be quick twitch. He is quick off the snap, is a big giant run stuffer, and is very athletic. Joseph didn't receive any offers to go workout in the offseason outside of the Combine, which he impressed multiple teams with 5.09 at 6'4" 328lbs and 39 repetitions on the bench press. That is why the Steelers have to trade up to get the ultra athletic NT.

5c. OLB Arthur Moats, James Madison
Normally I would say this is too high. However, in this draft he presents good value here. Given the number of new teams switching to a 34 defense, more hybrid pass rushers will be selected earlier and often. Moats has been compared to James Madison by several Steelers scouts eying him at Texas vs. The Nation week. His speed and quicks are off the charts, and his motor is non stop.

5c. RB Lonyae Miller, Fresno State
Miller was overshadowed by Ryan Matthews the last two years of his collegiate career. However, that doesn't mean he is talented. On the few carries that he did receive this year, he showed explosion through the line and quickness to be effective at the next level. He even has nice timed speed: he recorded a 4.49 at the Combine. Miller should a be a solid complement to Mendenhall in time. There aren't many RBs I like this late, and Miller is talented to say the least.

6. OT J'Marcus Webb
Webb has impressed a good deal of people at the Texas vs. The Nation practices not only with his football game, but also his intelligence. He has showed the mobility to get out on screen passes. More importantly, he showed that he is very good in pass protection and is a stout run blocker. He also has room to max out his frame. It looks as if he could gain some more lower body strength to make his game even better.

7. ILB Phillip Dilliard, Nebraska
Dilliard is a later round guy that really intrigues me. He was all over the field in the Big XII Championship game. He made all the tackles, he looked good in coverage, and could rush the passer. This late, everyone is a project anyways.....he has solid upside.

7c. WR Kelton Tindal, Newberry
Big play receiver with blazing speed had 116 receptions for 1898 yards and 16 touchdown reception during his career.  In case you missed the Texas vs. The Naton game Tindal blew by coverage to make a spectacular 67 yard reception.  Tindal's primary competition for a roster spot would be speedster Jason Chery who was added to the Steelers offseason roster. Rumored to run a 4.2 flat, if not lower. And, he is 6'3, 205lbs. Wow.

UDFAs:
S/LB Kendrick Lewis, Mississippi
OLB George Johnson, Rutgers
CB R.J. Stanford, Utah
OLB Christian Anthony, Grambling
RB Stafon Johnson, USC
SS Austin Thomas, Indiana
TE Nathan Overbay, Eastern Washington
WR Stephen Williams, Toledo
WR Armanti Edwards, Appalachian State