We’re just a few weeks away from the 2024 NFL Draft and it’s time to finally time to put all of the projections to the test. The Steelers need to fill a multitude of positions but should prioritize their offensive line and wide receiver room with their first few picks. Let’s take a look at how they could do that.
Round 1, Pick 20: Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia
Mims is probably the consensus pick at 20 for Pittsburgh – and for good reason. The Steelers completed the hat trick with the Georgia Bulldog, which included a formal meeting with him at the NFL combine, a top 30 pre-draft visit in the Steel City, and a visit to Athens from Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan for his pro day.
He’s one of the most intriguing offensive line prospects I can remember. He’s 6’7, 340 lbs. -and hardly allowed a defender to get close to his quarterbacks the past two seasons. According to Pro Football Focus, he gave up zero sacks and a minuscule total of just six pressures.
Part of that reason is because he’s only played over 800 snaps in his career – so he’s very inexperienced. He also exclusively played right tackle.
He could slide in at that spot for the Steelers if they choose to move last year’s first-round pick, Broderick Jones, back to his natural position on the blind side.
Round 2, Pick 52: Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan
This wideout class is just so deep, and this is generally the Steelers’ sweet spot for the position. Names like Florida’s Ricky Pearsall, Western Kentucky’s Malachi Corley, and South Carolina’s Xavier Legette have been bandied about, but Wilson is the guy to keep an eye on here.
He’s slightly undersized but has the heart of a lion. He’d make an excellent complement to George Pickens because of his ability to work underneath. He’s a reliable target, as he only dropped one pass last season (it was actually his first target all season.) He also has speed for days, as he ran a 4.39 forty-yard dash at the combine.
