steelers mock draft 3.0

Okay, this will most likely be the final Steeler mock before the draft next week. Before I go through all 7 rounds let us take a look at the 30 college prospects that met with the team the past month:

A.Q. Shipley Center Penn State, Scott McKillop Linebacker Pittsburgh, C.J. Davis Guard Pittsburgh, Mike Thomas Wide Receiver Arizona, Ra'Shon Harris Defensive Tackle Oregon, Alex Mack Center California, Fili Moala Defensive Tackle Southern California, Herman Johnson Guard LSU, Phil Loadholt Tackle Oklahoma, Joe Burnett Cornerback Central Florida, Frank “The Tank” Summers Fullback UNLV, Don Carey Cornerback Norfolk State, Richard Quinn Tight End North Carolina, Lawrence Sidbury Linebacker Richmond, Donald Washington Cornerback Ohio State, Sherrod Martin Cornerback Troy, Vontae Davis Cornerback Illinois, Max Unger Center Oregon, Dorell Scott Defensive Tackle Clemson, Sammie Lee Hill Defensive Tackle Stillman, Louis Vasquez Guard Texas Tech, Alphonso Smith Cornerback Wake Forest, Louis Delmas Safety Western Michigan, Jarron Gilbert Defensive End San Jose State, Jason Cherry Wide Receiver, Louisiana-Lafayette Brandon Long Defensive End Michigan State, Andy Levitre Guard Oregon State, Nate Davis Quarterback Ball State, Spence Adkins Linebacker Miami, Travis Shelton Wide Receiver Temple, Louis Murphy Wide Receiver Florida, Mike Mickens Cornerback Cincinnati, Ellis Lankster Cornerback West Virginia

Round One (32) Alex Mack, C California

I've been struggling with this first pick for a few reasons: I don't think any rookie lineman will start next season, and I think the Steelers will trade this pick. Mack should be a pro-bowl center in a year or two no doubt, but we could pick up a few pro-bowl centers in the later rounds. The D-Line talent is shallow in this draft and i wouldn't be surprised if Pittsburgh trades back for Fili Moala in the second round.

But remember last year? Mendenhall should have been off the board by the time we picked, so perhaps Kenny Britt, WR, Rutgers or Eben Britton, T, Arizona are sitting around.

Round Two (64) Duke Robinson, G, Oklahoma

I think we should take Paul Kruger here if he's available, especially if we go O-line in the first. It's also possible we'd reach for Lawrence Sidbury.

Round Three (96) Alex Magee, DT, Purdue

Pittsburgh will have so many options here because I feel the following players will be available: Coye Francies, CB, San Jose State, Victor Harris, CB, Virginia Tech, and Jamon Meredith, OL, South Carolina. I'm sticking with Magee here though he will have to move to End, or gain 10-15 pounds.

Round Four (132) Asher Allen, CB, Georgia

We will be so frickin' happy if Allen is sitting pretty here in the 4th round. This young man could easily replace Townsend in the Nickle if need be. He can also return. He's a little on the short side, 5'9.5, but he's a very solid football player and a huge value in this round.

Round Five (168) Andrew Gardner, OT, Georgia Tech

He'll have to move to right tackle at the next level, he's a touch slow, but a very good and consistent lineman.

Round Five (169) John Phillips, TE, Virginia

Casey Hampton is 32 and the big nose tackle from Temple, Terrance Knighten, would make more since here, but this man is really suited for a one gap 4-3 defense. So I feel the need to push for more Virginia players in Pittsburgh. Think about a 4 tight end formation on the goal line!!...I'm joking Bruce!! Don't even pencil it in!

Round Six (205) Frank Summers, FB, UNLV

Frank the Tank!!!! The Steelers released my guy Gary Russell with no explanation. However, we still have 55 running backs: Willie Parker, Carey Davis, Ryan Powdrell (I'm not making him up), Rashard Mendenhall, Mewelde Moore, Justin Vincent, Stefan Logan, and you can even throw in Sean McHugh. So what's one more.

Round Seven (226) Johnny Knox, WR, Abilene Christian

This kid can run!! I highly doubt he'll be around past the 6th round but it's my mock. Everyone says we need another receiver but I honestly believe that Sweed, Martin Nance, and Dallas Baker will turn some heads next season.

Round Seven (241) Reshard Langford, S, Vanderbilt

Really smart player with great leadership skills. Will need to tackle better at the next level, but I can see him doing much more than A. Smith.