Pittsburgh Steelers 2015 NFL Draft Primer For All Seven Rounds
By Larry Snyder
Jan 3, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) prepares to throw the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half in the 2014 AFC Wild Card playoff football game at Heinz Field. The Ravens won 30-17. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Could these players take the next step this summer at St. Vincent College in Latrobe?
Round 4 – Rob Havenstein, OT – Wisconsin: The 6-foot-7, 321-pound senior offensive tackle did 20 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press during his Pro Day workout. He started 42 of his 54 games played. The Mount Airy, Maryland native was first-team All-Big Ten last season, and started all 14 games at right tackle for the Badgers. He is a drive blocker by nature and a block winner at the point of attack.
Alternative Choice – Jesse James, TE – Penn State
Round 5 – Matt Jones, RB – Florida: The 6-foot-2, 232-pound junior running back ran a 4.59 and a 4.55 in the 40-yard dash during his Pro Day workout. The Seffner, Florida native had 817 yards on 166 carries and six touchdowns in 2014. He averaged 4.9-yards per carry for the Gators. He keeps his feet moving through contact to extend his run and has his shoulders square to the line for maximum power.
Alternative Choice – Corey Crawford, DE – Clemson
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