The Steelers have added to their offense in the first two days of the draft, selecting running back Najee Harris, tight end Pat Freiermuth and center Kendrick Green in the first three rounds.
You can bet that they’ll turn their attention to the defense on the draft’s final day.
With needs for another cornerback, preferably a slot, and both inside and outside linebacker, the team has some clear intentions.
The Steelers can address two of those needs today in the fourth round, where they hold the 128th and 140th picks, and then see what’s still available when they have a pick in the sixth round (216) and two in the seventh round (245 and 254).
Like we did for Friday’s second and third round, here are some targets to look at heading into today.
Best Remaining Steelers Fits
LINEBACKERS
Jabril Cox, LB, LSU — He’s a bit overaged at 24 and a bit of a finesse player, but he also might be the best cover linebacker in this draft.
Derrick Barnes, LB, Purdue — A starter at outside linebacker in 2019, he shifted to inside linebacker in 2020. And was productive doing both. Kills two birds with one stone.
Garrett Wallow, LB, TCU — A former safety, he converted to linebacker. Has good speed and understands coverage concepts.
Cameron McGrone, LB, Michigan — There are some deficiencies in his game, but he’s fast. And he’d be a great special teams player while he learns.
Dylan Moses, LB, Alabama — Could be a steal in Round 4. Coming off a torn MCL, however.
Buddy Johnson, LB, Texas A&M — At 6-1, 229 pounds, he’s just big enough. But he’s plenty fast enough.
OFFENSIVE TACKLES
James Hudson, OT, Cincinnati — If the Steelers want to add a tackle in the fourth round, Hudson would be a nice developmental guy.
Stone Forsythe, OT, Florida — A massive human being who started 25 consecutive games at LT for Florida.
Jaylon Moore, OT, Western Michigan — Another developmental player who could be a guard, but he’s athletic enough to play tackle.
Tommy Doyle, OT, Miami (Ohio) — Plays nasty and has experience at left and RT.
DEFENSIVE BACKS
Robert Rochell, CB, Central Arkansas — A good-sized corner (6-0, 193 pounds) who could play inside or out.
Shaun Wade, DB, Ohio State — Better in the slot than on the outside, he could be a safety, as well.
Tre Brown, CB, Oklahoma — A feisty smaller corner with great speed.
Kary Vincent, CB, LSU — A star in the national championship season in 2019 when he had four interceptions, he opted out in 2020. But he projects well as a slot.
Zech McPherson, CB, Texas Tech — Similar in size to Cam Sutton. And can play inside or outside.
Avery Williams, CB, Boise State — An undersized slot corner who is a special teams demon.
Marco Wilson, CB, Florida — The star of Florida’s pro day, his on-field play didn’t match up. But there are plenty of traits.
EDGE RUSHERS
Ellerson Smith, OLB, Northern Iowa — A big, explosive pass rusher at 6-6, 252 pounds.
Patrick Johnson, OLB, Tulane — An Alex Highsmith clone. He might not have a ton of upside, but he’s pro ready.
Josh Kaindoh, OLB, Florida State — Another lanky college defensive end who could give the Steelers some juice off the bench.
Shaka Toney, OLB, Penn State — Productive and fast. Could be a special teams demon.
Quincey Roche, OLB, Miami (Fla.) — A productive player who lacks ideal size to play 4-3 end.
