Sunday, April 21, 2013

RamView Accu-Draft 2013: Pick #17: Pittsburgh

USA Today
Matt Elam, S, Florida

The Steeler secondary is getting pretty old, (and for God's sake, they have JUSTIN KING on their roster) especially at safety. If he passes muster for a keg's worth of alcohol violations, Elam stands to be the heir apparent to Troy Polamalu. Same size as Troy, and he's credited for his energy, massive hits, physical and mental toughness, and that he flies all over the field. I considered Vaccaro again, but hearing he was out of shape at the Combine and is kind of a baby, he's not a Steeler draft pick. I also considered Lacy, but the Steelers, who aren't very deep at all at RB, already have a very similar back in Jonathan Dwyer; I'd wait a round and try to get a speedier back. Jarvis Jones is the most popular pick for the Steelers in mocks, but he's already long-gone. Ogletree would be a sensible upgrade on an aging Larry Foote, but again, questions about his dedication to the game make me think he's not a Steeler draft pick. Not a first-rounder, anyway.

The Cowboys are on the clock.

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