Grading Draft By AFC North Teams.

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(04-29-2018, 05:43 PM)Vambo Wrote: Pittsburgh Steelers

First-round, 28th overall - S Terrell Edmunds, Virginia Tech
Second-round, 60th overall - WR James Washington, Oklahoma State
Third-round, 76th overall - QB Mason Rudolph, Oklahoma State
Third-round, 93rd overall - OT Chukwuma Okorafor, Western Michigan
Fifth-round, 148th overall - S Marcus Allen, Penn State
Fifth-round, 165th overall - RB Jaylen Samuels, N.C. State
Seventh-round, 246th overall - DT Joshua Frazier, Alabama

The Steelers opened this draft with a rather questionable selection in Edmunds. He was pegged by most as a second or third round selection. Safety was a need for Pittsburgh, but they ‘reached’ for Edmunds as opposed to taking Justin Reid or Jessie Bates III. Edmunds, like his brother Tremaine, is extremely athletic. He has intriguing size and speed, which could translate to the next level.
Washington is an undersized receiver, who is explosive with the ball in his hands. His draft stock has been up and down since the Senior Bowl. Washington has reliable hands, but he is not a pure route runner. His ability to create separation at the next level will be something worth monitoring.
Mason Rudolph is one of the more fascinating quarterbacks in this class. He has the arm strength and accuracy to be a great quarterback in the NFL. He led the FBS in passing yards last season, but the biggest knock on him is the system he played in. Will his skillset translate? With Ben Roethlisberger likely playing a couple more seasons, Rudolph will have an opportunity to sit and learn, before eventually taking over.
Okorafor is an offensive tackle with sloppy footwork, but his versatility is enticing. Although he may not be a day one starter, Okorafor could develop into a starter in a couple of seasons. In a rather weak class, Okorafor was pushed up the board and is definitely considered a project.
Marcus Allen , a fifth-round pick, is a great value for the Steelers. He will make an immediate contribution on special teams, while likely getting an opportunity in nickel and dime packages. Jaylen Samuels is one of the most versatile players in this draft, and he will be used in several different ways in Pittsburgh’s high octane offense.

Grade: C+

Steelers pick another undersized receiver an athletic safety with a motor.

LOL be fun to revist this thread in two years to see how the grades fit.