The Pittsburgh Steelers finished the 2024 NFL Draft just as strong as they started it.
Going into day three of the NFL draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers still had needs along the secondary at safety, slot cornerback and in the trenches at defensive line.
“A four-year starter at South Dakota State, McCormick was entrenched at left guard in former offensive coordinator Zach Lujan’s balan ced gap/zone scheme . After receiving mostly free-agent grades from NFL scouts, he returned for his sixth season in 2023 and turned himself into a draftable player, as he led the Jackrabbits to the second of back-to-back FCS championships.
Good pull from Mason McCormick . Dylan McMahon seals off the hole and then works to the second level:Mason McCormick caught everyone's eye at the combine with his athletic testing. Look at thisnfeet and how quickly he is able to get the angle and make this reach block.Something that is super apparent with his game is how strong his grip strength is; when he grabs hold he is not letting go, which sometimes leads to penalties, but his shock on contact is such a key part of his game.
Iowa iDL Logan Lee posted elite agility scores last week. He didn't get to display his full pass-rushing prowess at Iowa due to the nature of their scheme, but he flashed it during Shrine weekWould have probably gone with someone like Fabien Lovett from Florida State, who fits more of the Steelers scheme and could provide potential nose flexibility. At the very least, the Lee pick sends a very clear message that the Steelers want more from former third-round pick DeMarvin Leal.
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