Mock Draft: Steelers stay at 24, fill a huge hole with first round pick - Behind the Steel Curtain

The Pittsburgh Steelers get a huge need in the first round of Mel Kiper Jr.’s latest Mock Draft.

The 2021 NFL Draft is just over two months away, and this means mock drafts are heating up.

and Todd McShay are pounding their keyboards with every mock draft imaginable?

With that said, Mel Kiper just released his latest mock draft, and this one included several huge trades along the way.

Don’t worry, no trading happened with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Nonetheless, with several offensive tackles off the board, but still plenty of defensive talent remaining, Kiper has the Steelers filling the gaping hole at center with the Steelers taking Landon Dickerson with their first round selection?

24 — Pittsburgh Steelers.

The pick would fill the hole left by Maurkice Pouncey’s retirement, but you will always have those who wonder if the Steelers could have gotten a player like Dickerson, or similar to him, in the second, or even the third, round.

To get to know Dickerson a little better, here is his NFL Draft Profile from the Draft Network:.

The biggest concern with Dickerson is durability.

The biggest issue with Dickerson has to be his durability.

If the Steelers are going to make a play on Dickerson with their top overall pick, they need to ensure he is a player who can step in and play every game, missing little time.