The Steelers have been active on both sides of the ball in free agency, but a few notable vacancies remain on their roster ahead of the draft. That includes the offensive line, a unit which could see multiple rookie additions later this month. 
Mark Kaboly of The Athletic notes Pittsburgh is interested in drafting a center and offensive tackle, which comes as no surprise given the team’s current setup along the O-line. The decision to release Mason Cole left the Steelers without an experienced option in the middle, and as such the team has frequently been linked to a center being selected in the first two rounds. The same holds true at the right tackle spot, particularly on Day 1.
“I can’t tell you the player, but I can tell you it’ll be an offensive lineman,” a Pittsburgh source informed ESPN’s Matt Miller regarding the team’s first-round pick (No. 20). A number of options will be available amongst blockers at all positions at that point, even with a number of the top tackles likely to come off the board before the Steelers are on the clock.
Graham Barton (whose stock is on the rise) has positional flexibility based on his usage at Duke, but he is expected to play at center in the NFL. He, along with the likes of Oregon’s Jackson Powers-Johnson and West Virginia’s Zach Frazier could be in play for Pittsburgh. The right tackle spot, meanwhile, currently belongs to 2022 first-rounder Broderick Jones. The Georgia product could move to his more natural spot on the blindside with the addition of a new RT prospect.
Miller names Tyler Guyton (Oklahoma) and Amarius Mims (Georgia) as options who could still be on the board when the Steelers are due to pick. Both players have drawn praise for their athletic upside, although limited playing time in the latter’s case in particular could be a cause for concern – something which was also the case for Jones last year. Mims’ injury history is also seen as a red flag.
The Steelers are viewed around the league as being content to wait until Day 2 to select a receiver, Miller adds. Pittsburgh has generated a reputation for finding valuable players at the WR spot beyond the first round, and continuing along that path could pave the way to a high-profile addition up front. It will be interesting to see if general manager Omar Khan follows through with the internal expectation an offensive lineman will be the team’s first addition.
Keen observation. Everyone knows the steelers will be drafting offensive lineman in the first 2 rounds
Perhaps they can hold off until the 5th round. That’s where they found HOFer Mike Webster.
Mark Kaboly again providing pearls of wisdom. Between him and Poni of “The Fan” offering either obvious takes or “insider thoughts” (Poni now says the Steelers are discussing trading for Tee Higgins despite the Bengals being a rival), you have to wonder just who eagerly awaits their ideas
Tired….those so called sports TALK show hosts, are nothing but bags of hot air. They dont take calls, they talk more garbage than need be, especially about the steelers. Fillicupcake is the biggest bag of air, his partner Mooler is another idiot. They spew more FAKE theories than the whole maga cult. I quit listening to them. The morning crew is just as bad. I miss the old REAL TALK RADIO.
I used to listen to Madden until I realized that what he has going is an on air persona, only. His columns are exemplary and I find myself in total agreement in many cases. I gave up on radio shows when it became clear that ratings points come for those who provide controversy.
So I came to appreciate good writers and columnists. I agree with your thoughts on The Fan’s crew and will just say that Kaboly qualifies as the written version of the same ilk
I agree…these SO called talk show hosts are, just like you said, shock jocks. Anything for ratings. Thing is they spread their opinions, and when they do take calls , if you disagree with them. They hang up on you. Total crap
Would love to see them trade up for Alt. Bookends for years to come, and just need to get that center.