The Athletic

Who are the Pittsburgh Steelers going to take in the first round? That’s the question people have as we head into draft week. While the final answer could range anywhere from Oregon center Jackson Powers-Johnson to Iowa cornerback Cooper DeJean to Georgia tackle Amarius Mims, the reality is the only one who knows right now is the draft board itself. The Steelers spent the past couple of months scouting hundreds of players at the Senior Bowl, the NFL combine and pro days, and then inviting them to the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex for one of 30 official visits to be able to whittle down a draft class to a handful of prospects who would fit into their organization when they’re on the clock at No. 20.