Two Year Draft Plan

Yes, I realize the 2011 Draft is a long way off. However, I have an idea and needed to throw it on paper.

2010 Draft
Steelers trade down with Green Bay for pick 1.23 and 3.86. Steelers trade down with 2.52 to Philadelphia for pick 3.70 and 3.87. Steelers then trade up with picks 4.116 and 5.151 to get pick 4.103 from Washington.

1.23- C Maurkice Pouncey, Florida
Dominant interior player, which Pittsburgh utterly lacks.
3.70- CB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, Pennsylvania of Indiana
Very talented. Stole the show at Ohio State's pro day.....which Kevin Colbert and Mike Tomlin both attended.
3.82- DE Alex Carrington, Arkansas State
Small school DE who has the size, athleticism, and potential to a be solid starter. Elite run stuffer.
3.86- WR Andre Roberts, The Citadel
Level of competition is an issue.....but this kid looked like a man among boys at The Citadel.
3.87- OLB Eric Norwood, South Carolina
Very athletic OLB who has good technique and a wide array of rush moves.
4.103- G/T Marhsall Newhouse, TCU
Big, powerful, and very athletic.Could be the dominant LG we lack.
5.155- QB Jon Skelton, Fordham
Strong arm, decent accuracy. Need some insurance for Ben anyway.
5.164- RB LaGarrette Blount, Oregon
Big powerful RB who can improve the short yardage game.
5.166- DE Brandon Deadrick, Alabama
Solid 34 DE who played in the Tide's great defense this past season.
6.188- S Quentin Scott, Northern Iowa
Big athletic safety who can play from sideline to sideline.
7.225- OLB Adrian Tracy, William and Mary
Talented small school LB who just happens to go the Tomlin's alma mater.
7.242- NT Callahan Bright, Shaw
The Rooneys might make a chance on him. Could give him the second chance....


2011 Draft
Steelers pick 21. Steelers get to the playoffs, but don't pull it out. Steelers then trade up with their 3rd, 4th, and 5th Round picks for Buffalo's high 2nd Round pick. I am also predicting that Willie Parker nets the Steelers a 5th Round compensation pick.

1. OT Marcus Cannon, TCU
Big, athletic, and powerful RT that we just don't have.
2. FS Deunta Williams, North Carolina
Athletic safety who can deliver the kill shot when presented the opportunity.
2. NT Jerrell Powe, Mississippi
Quick and powerful NT who can anchor this line for years.
5c. TE Steven Skelton, Fordham
Brother of Jon Skelton. Very productive as a blocker and pass catcher. True #2 TE.
6. ILB Greg Lloyd, Connecticut
Talented ILB who will get a look because his father is Steelers former LB Greg Lloyd.
7. CB Jason Teague, TCU
Talented late round CB.