I think most of us assumed the Pittsburgh Steelers were going to use their second-round pick on an offensive player. The Steelers defense was elite in 2019 and the offense among the very worst. The team only scored a touchdown in the red zone on 35 percent of their trips. This alone made the selection of wide receiver Chase Claypool a smart one.
But what does this mean for the Steelers pick in the third round?
I expect the Steelers staff to stick to the plan. And I expect them to once again go offense if the opportunity presents itself. This means Pittsburgh could add a playmaker at running back in what is shaping up to be a deep class.
The ideal player for that third-round pick is Memphis running back Antonio Gibson. He’s got elite speed at 228 pounds with 4.39 speed and proved he could do everything at Memphis as a running back and wide receiver.
Everyone wants to see James Conner come back better than ever but the Steelers must plan for the future. The addition of Claypool shows the front office is committed to helping the offense catch up to the defense. Gibson in the third round would be the finishing touch on the Steelers skill players in this draft.
