- Associated Press
Crowded house: Steelers backfield eyes consistency in 2020
James Conner is tired of answering questions about his health. The Pittsburgh Steelers running back remains adamant he can thrive in the NFL if he stays on the field. Conner understands he can't run from his resume, which includes a trip to the Pro Bowl in 2018 as well as a string of injuries that have limited his effectiveness.
- Sporting News
2020 Fantasy Defense Rankings
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Pittsburgh Draft Picks
Chase
Claypool
2
Rnd
17
Pk
WR
Position
- Draft Grade: B-
- Pre-Draft Rank: 102
- School: Notre Dame
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 238
Yahoo Sports Commentary
The receiver we felt was a potentially perfect second-round choice was Michael Pittman Jr. But with Pittman gone, the Steelers grab a close facsimile in Claypool, who has elite athletic traits, great special-teams value and good upside. Call him a tight end or receiver; it doesn’t matter. He’s a big target with jumping ability to win 50-50 battles downfield.
Alex
Highsmith
3
Rnd
38
Pk
EDGE
Position
- Draft Grade: C+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 133
- School: Charlotte
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 248
Yahoo Sports Commentary
The pass-rush well is running a bit dry, but the Steelers found a pretty good source here with Highsmith, who broke out with 14 sacks last season despite playing out of position. We feel Highsmith would be best on the edge, but his lack of ideal size and elite athleticism means he might not be more than a sub-package rusher to start. Do not count this young man out, however, as he has some twitch and plays with intensity. Interesting player and a nice fit here.
Anthony
McFarland Jr.
4
Rnd
18
Pk
RB
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 210
- School: Maryland
- Height: 5' 8"
- Weight: 208
Kevin
Dotson
4
Rnd
29
Pk
OG
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 139
- School: La Lafayette
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 303
Antoine
Brooks Jr.
6
Rnd
19
Pk
S
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 177
- School: Maryland
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 220
Carlos
Davis
7
Rnd
18
Pk
DT
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 261
- School: Nebraska
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 320
AFC North Table
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
