Meet the Draft Class

Another draft come, another draft gone. For months we have been roaming the Internet looking and researching all possible prospects. We have witnessed workout warriors, speed demons, and humongous prospects. The wait ended three days ago. Now, meet your 2010 rookies!!

Round 1- C Maurkice Pouncey

Round 2- OLB Jason Worilds

Round 3- WR Emmanuel Sanders

Round 4- OLB Thaddeus Gibson

Round 5- OL Chris Scott, CB Crezdon Butler, LB Sylvester Stevenson

Round 6- RB Jonathon Dwyer, WR Antonio Brown

Round 7- DE Doug Worthington

I wish you all the best of luck. I support 1000%. Go out and get it done rookies, you have expectations to live up too.

Some Crazy Draft Ideas

The Steelers have the 1.18 pick in the draft. They also have two 5th round and one 7th round compensation picks. The Steelers trade down from 1.18 because Pouncey, Thomas, and all the OTs are off the board. They are able to swing a deal with Jerry Jones and the Cowboys for picks 1.27 and 2.59 so that Dallas can get OG Mike Iupati. The Steelers then trade picks 1.27 and 5.151 to Tampa Bay for picks 2.35 and 4.101. The Steelers then trade 2.52 to Andy Reid and the Eagles for picks 3.70 and 3.86 so that Philadelphia can get RB Jahvid Best. The Steelers then trade 2.59 to the Cardinals for picks 3.88 and 3.89 so the Cardinals can get TE Rob Gronkowski. The Steelers then package picks 5.155, 6.188, and 7.225 to get the 49er's 4.113 pick.

2.35- CB Kareem Jackson, Alabama
3.70- LB Sean Lee, Penn State
3.82-  DE Alex Carrington, Arkansas State
3.86- CB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, Pennsylvania(Indiana)
3.88- NT Linval Joseph, East Carolina
3.89- WR Andre Roberts, The Citadel
4.101- RB Anthony Dixon, Mississippi State
4.113- G/T Marshall Newhouse, TCU
4.116- DE Clifton Geathers, South Carolina
5.164- OLB Arthur Moats, James Madison
5.166- RB Deji Karim, Southern Illinois
7.242- OLB Adrian Tracy, William and Mary

Then kind of hoping that the roster would shake out like this:

QB- Ben Roethlisberger, Dennis Dixon, Charlie Batch
RB- Rashard Mendenhall, Mewelde Moore, Anthony Dixon, Deji Karim
WR- Hines Ward, Mike Wallace, Limas Sweed, Antwaan Randle El, Andre Roberts
TE- Heath Miller, Matt Spaeth, David Johnson
OL- Max Starks, Chris Kemoeatu, Justin Hartwig, Trai Essex, Willie Colon, Doug Legursky, Kraig Urbik, Marshall Newhouse, Jonathon Scott/Tony Hills
DL- Aaron Smith, Casey Hampton, Brett Keisel, Ziggy Hood, Linval Joseph, Alex Carrington, Chris Hoke, Clifton Geathers
LB- James Harrison, James Farrior, Lawrence Timmons, LaMarr Woodley, Larry Foote, Keyaron Fox, Andre Frazier, Sean Lee, Arthur Moats
CB- Ike Taylor, William Gay, Keenan Lewis, Joe Burnett, Kareem Jackson
S- Troy Polamalu, Ryan Clark, Will Allen, Akwasi Owusu-Ansah
ST- Jeff Reed, Daniel Sepulveda, Greg Warren

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.