Welcome to Mock Draft Monday, version 9.0! With the first week of free agency in the books, the Steelers have already begun adding pieces to soft spots in their roster, which will influence the direction of these mock drafts. That being said, this is not an expectation of what I think the team will do during the draft, but rather one of many possibilities that could unfold.
Round 1 (No. 21 overall): CJ Allen/LB/Georgia
Expected Role: Year 1 Starter
Analysis: With the trade for Michael Pittman and the signing of Jamel Dean, those position groups are no longer glaring needs and don’t justify forcing a selection.