With the 23rd pick the Pittsburgh Steelers select . . .
... to trade down. This is an attractive scenario in view of the Steelers’ need for depth, but it is unlikely to happen. If the Steelers remain at #23 the most likely pick is:
OT Gosder Cherilus, Boston College, 6’ 6”, 314lbs, 5.19. Analysis: Very powerful, can lock on and maul as well as any O-lineman in this draft with the possible exception of first overall pick Jake Long (Miami Dolphins). Can blow up defensive ends and linebackers firing out flat-backed on run blocks and although he is reportedly a gentle giant off the field he plays with a hell of a mean streak. His only substantive flaw is that he will always be a right tackle; his lateral footwork is unlikely to ever be good enough to stop elite blindside pass rushers.
Guest prediction courtesy of Nick Beckwith.
OT Gosder Cherilus, Boston College, 6’ 6”, 314lbs, 5.19. Analysis: Very powerful, can lock on and maul as well as any O-lineman in this draft with the possible exception of first overall pick Jake Long (Miami Dolphins). Can blow up defensive ends and linebackers firing out flat-backed on run blocks and although he is reportedly a gentle giant off the field he plays with a hell of a mean streak. His only substantive flaw is that he will always be a right tackle; his lateral footwork is unlikely to ever be good enough to stop elite blindside pass rushers.
Guest prediction courtesy of Nick Beckwith.
Labels: Gosder Cherilus, Jake Long
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