Pittsburgh Steelers 2015 NFL Draft Primer For All Seven Rounds
By Larry Snyder
Jan 3, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens in the third quarter during the 2014 AFC Wild Card playoff football game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
The final possible warriors for 2015 and beyond:
Round 6 – Kyle Emanuel, OLB – North Dakota State: The 6-foot-3, 255-pound senior linebacker ran a 4.77 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. The Schuyler, Nebraska native had 19.5 sacks in 2014 and was named the Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year. He also won the Buck Buchanon Award for the FCS top defensive player. Emanuel pursues runners with outstanding angles and accelerates into the ball carrier.
Alternative Choice – Gerod Holliman, FS – Louisville
Round 6 – Max Garcia, C – Florida: The 6-foot-4, 309-pound senior center was second-team All-SEC and started all 12 contests for the Gators in 2014. The Norcross, Georgia native is versatile with 17 starts at left tackle, 13 at center, and seven at left guard in his career at Maryland and Florida. He has the upper-body strength to twist and move defenders. He also keeps his feet moving after intial contact.
Alternative Choice – C.J. Uzomah, TE – Auburn
Round 7 – Darryl Roberts, CB – Marshall: The 5-foot-11, 187-pound senior cornerback ran between a 4.34 and 4.35 in the 40-yard dash at his Pro Day workout. The Lakeland, Florida native contributed 75 tackles and one interception for the Thundering Herd. He was named first-team All-Conference USA and has garnered interest in addition to the Steelers from the 49ers, Packers, and Chiefs. He is said to have a nose for the football and is willing to come up big in run support.
Alternative Choice – Devin Gardner, WB/QB – Michigan
That is it for now, Steelers Country. Let me know your thoughts and who you would pick in the comments section below.