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Latest On Steelers’ WR Situation

May 4th, 2024 at 10:06pm CST by Adam La Rose

In the build-up to the draft, the Steelers were frequently connected to a wide receiver trade. No such move took place over the weekend, though, and Pittsburgh has not been active in the post-draft wave of free agency to date.

The Steelers placed a heavy emphasis on the offensive line, using first- (tackle Troy Fautanu), second- (center Zach Frazier) and fourth- (guard Mason McCormick) round selections up front. The team also added a wideout by taking Michigan alum Roman Wilson in the third round, but there is room in the lineup for an experienced pass-catcher to play opposite George Pickens. As veteran dominoes have fallen in recent days, however, Pittsburgh has not added at the position.

Michael Gallup, DJ Chark and Odell Beckham Jr. have each landed one-year deals this week, thinning out the pool of available options. With a blockbuster trade involving either Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel no longer an option based on 49ers general manager John Lynch‘s recent comments, it would come as a surprise if Pittsburgh pulled off a player swap at this time. Indeed, Steelers GM Omar Khan confirmed during a Pat McAfee Show appearance that nothing is currently imminent regarding a receiver addition (video link).

One of the top free agents still on the market is Tyler Boyd, who was linked to his hometown team early in free agency. Pittsburgh now faces plenty of competition for the ex-Bengal’s services, though, and the team’s price point on a contract offer remains too low for a deal to be worked out. On that point, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic notes the Steelers are not prepared to offer a multi-year pact, something Boyd is seeking (subscription required). For that reason, Kaboly confirms a Boyd-to-Pittsburgh agreement is still “highly unlikely” at this time.

In addition to Pickens and Wilson, the Steelers’ WR room features the likes of Calvin Austin, Van Jefferson, Quez Watkins, Marquez Callaway and Denzel Mims. With over $18MM in cap space, the team could afford to bring in another option, but it will be interesting to see if Khan pursues one of the remaining veterans or allows the current group to compete for roster spots in training camp.

NFL Workouts: Averett, Jacobs, Harvin, Eason, Ollison

May 4th, 2024 at 5:01pm CST by Ely Allen

NFL teams often use rookie minicamp as an opportunity to bring in some veterans for workouts. Here are a few such instances of teams who invited some veteran free agents for the weekend:

The Steelers invited a former division-rival in cornerback Anthony Averett, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Pittsburgh acquired veteran Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson in the trade that sent Diontae Johnson to Carolina, and Jackson is expected to start across from last year’s rookie starter Joey Porter Jr. Behind them, though, the team’s depth chart shows seventh-round rookie selection Ryan Watts and last year’s seventh-round pick Cory Trice as the top backup options. After playing out his rookie contract in Baltimore, Averett played the 2022 season with the Raiders before getting place on injured reserve. He spent a little time with the 49ers in the preseason before getting signed to the Lions’ practice squad. He could provide starting, veteran experience to a young corners group in Pittsburgh.
The Jaguars also brought in a veteran cornerback from Detroit, inviting Jerry Jacobs, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2. Despite coming in as an undrafted free agent, Jacobs started 29 of his 40 game appearances for the Lions. Jacksonville is apparently looking to add some depth to the position after replacing Darious Williams with Ronald Darby as the starter opposite Tyson Campbell.
The Buccaneers brought in some competition for their punter of the past two years, Jake Camarda, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. Tampa Bay invited former Steelers punter Pressley Harvin III after he was waived by Pittsburgh in February. Harvin isn’t likely to impact the depth chart, though, after Camarda set Tampa Bay’s franchise record for single-season punt average just last year.
The Packers invited an extra arm to the rookie minicamp, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, bringing in Jacob Eason. Green Bay just drafted Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt in the seventh round to compete with last year’s fifth-round pick Sean Clifford for the backup job. Alex McGough is also in the room but has yet to make an NFL debut despite being drafted back in 2018. Eason has in-game experience with the Colts and Panthers and could certainly find himself in the running for a roster spot with an impressive performance.
Finally, the Jets brought in veteran running back Qadree Ollison, per Wilson. Ollison’s only NFL touches came over two years ago during his stint with the Falcons, so it’s unlikely that he’ll make an impact on the depth chart in a young running backs room that includes 2022 second-round pick Breece Hall, last year’s fifth-round pick Israel Abanikanda, rookie fourth-round pick Braelon Allen, and rookie fifth-round pick Isaiah Davis.

Steelers To Decline RB Najee Harris’ Fifth-Year Option

May 2nd, 2024 at 10:03pm CST by Adam La Rose

A report from January indicated the Steelers would likely pick up running back Najee Harris‘ fifth-year option. The team has instead gone in the other direction, per multiple reports. Harris is thus on track for free agency next offseason.

As is the case with all backs drafted early, Harris faced massive expectations upon arrival in Pittsburgh. The Alabama product earned a Pro Bowl nod as a rookie, totaling 1,200 rushing yards while also hauling in 74 receptions. Over the past two seasons, Pittsburgh’s offense has regressed in the passing game but Harris’ ground production has remained steady.

The 26-year-old racked up 1,034 rushing yards and seven touchdowns in 2022, recording one more yard and one more score on the ground this past season. Harris has, however, done so while logging a substantial workload and struggling with efficiency. His yards per carry average sits at 3.9 for his career, and he has logged 978 touches through three years. Especially given the market at the RB position, concerns related to his durability may have informed the Steelers’ decision.

Pittsburgh would have owed Harris $6.79MM next season by picking up the option. Today’s move leaves that off the table, although ESPN’s Brooke Pryor reports the team is still open to working out a deal keeping him in place beyond 2024. Needless to say, much will depend on Harris’ performance this season as he shares time with Jaylen Warren.

The latter played sparingly as a rookie in 2022, but he took on a notable role last season. Warren averaged 5.3 yards per carry while adding 61 receptions for 370 yards in the passing game. That has led to calls for the former UDFA to receive a larger share of the Steelers’ offense than Harris, and it will be interesting to see how new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith divvies up the work between the two. Given the team’s heavy investments up front during this year’s draft, Pittsburgh is set up for a ground-heavy attack.

While this decision creates a degree of uncertainty in the backfield, the same is true under center entering the 2024 season. The Steelers have also declined Justin Fields‘ option, leaving he and projected starter Russell Wilson on track for free agency next offseason. How Pittsburgh’s offense takes shape – and the degree to which Harris is involved – will be a key storyline to follow.

Steelers Sign Five UDFAs

April 30th, 2024 at 8:53pm CST by Ben Levine

After adding seven players in the draft, the Steelers have added five more rookies to their roster. The team announced that they’ve signed five undrafted free agents:

Beanie Bishop, CB (West Virginia)
Daijun Edwards, RB (Georgia)
John Rhys Plumlee, QB (Central Florida)
Julius Welschof, LB (Charlotte)
Jacoby Windmon, LB (Michigan State)

After adding one linebacker in the third round (NC State’s Payton Wilson), the Steelers have added another two players at the position. Jacoby Windmon is the more accomplished of the two UDFAs, with the linebacker collecting 119 tackles and 6.5 sacks with UNLV in 2021. However, he didn’t see nearly as big of a role after transferring to Michigan State in 2022, compiling 41 stops across two seasons with the team. Julius Welschof was a situational defensive lineman during his time at Michigan and Charlotte, and the Steelers are apparently looking to switch the prospect to a new position.

After three seasons of mostly sitting on the bench at Ole Miss, John Rhys Plumlee caught on with UCF as their starting QB between 2022 and 2023. He got into 23 games over the past two seasons, completing 63 percent of his passes for 4,857 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions. He also added 1,367 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns on 265 carries. In Pittsburgh, he’ll learn from a pair of prolific runners (one former, one current) in Russell Wilson and Justin Fields.

2024 NFL Draft Results: Team By Team

April 27th, 2024 at 10:59pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here is every team’s haul from the 2024 NFL Draft:

Arizona Cardinals

Round 1, No. 4: Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR, Ohio State) (signed)
Round 1, No. 27 (from Texans): Darius Robinson (DL, Missouri) (signed)
Round 2, No. 43 (from Falcons): Max Melton (CB, Rutgers) (signed)
Round 3, No. 66: Trey Benson, RB (Florida State) (signed)
Round 3, No. 71 (from Titans): Isaiah Adams (G, Illinois) (signed)
Round 3, No. 82 (from Colts): Tip Reiman (TE, Illinois) (signed)
Round 3, No. 90 (from Texans): Elijah Jones (CB, Boston College) (signed)
Round 4, No. 104: Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (S, Texas Tech) (signed)
Round 5, No. 138: Xavier Thomas (EDGE, Clemson) (signed)
Round 5, No. 162 (from Texans): Christian Jones (OT, Texas) (signed)
Round 6, No. 191 (from Colts): Tejhaun Palmer (WR, UAB) (signed)
Round 7, No. 226 (from Giants): Jaden Davis (CB, Miami) (signed)

Atlanta Falcons

Round 1, No. 8: Michael Penix Jr. (QB, Washington) (signed)
Round 2, No. 35 (from Cardinals): Ruke Orhorhoro (DT, Clemson) (signed)
Round 3, No. 74: Bralen Trice (EDGE, Washington) (signed)
Round 4, No. 109: Brandon Dorlus (DT, Oregon) (signed)
Round 5, No. 143: JD Bertrand (LB, Notre Dame) (signed)
Round 6, No. 186 (from Vikings through Cardinals): Jase McClellan (RB, Alabama) (signed)
Round 6, No. 187: Casey Washington (WR, Illinois) (signed)
Round 6, 197 (from Browns): Zion Logue (DT, Georgia) (signed)

Baltimore Ravens

Round 1, No. 30: Nate Wiggins (CB, Clemson) (signed)
Round 2, No. 62: Roger Rosengarten (T, Washington) (signed)
Round 3, No. 93: Adisa Isaac (EDGE, Penn State) (signed)
Round 4, No. 113 (from Broncos through Jets): Devontez Walker (WR, North Carolina) (signed)
Round 4, No. 130: T.J. Tampa (CB, Iowa State) (signed)
Round 5, No. 165: Rasheen Ali (RB, Marshall) (signed)
Round 6, No. 218 (from Jets): Devin Leary (QB, Kentucky) (signed)
Round 7, No. 228 (from Jets): Nick Samac (C, Michigan State) (signed)
Round 7, No. 250: Sanoussi Kane (S, Purdue) (signed)

Buffalo Bills

Round 2, No. 33 (from Panthers): Keon Coleman (WR, Florida State) (signed)
Round 2, No. 60: Cole Bishop (S, Utah) (signed)
Round 3, No. 95 (from Chiefs): DeWayne Carter, DT (Duke) (signed)
Round 4, No. 128: Ray Davis (RB, Kentucky) (signed)
Round 5, No. 141 (from Giants through Panthers): Sedrick Van Pran-Granger (C, Georgia) (signed)
Round 5, No. 160 (from Packers): Edefuan Ulofoshio (LB, Washington) (signed)
Round 5, No. 168 (from Saints): Javon Solomon (EDGE, Troy) (signed)
Round 6, No. 204: Tylan Grable (T, Central Florida) (signed)
Round 6, No. 219 (from Packers): Daequan Hardy (CB, Penn State) (signed)
Round 7, No. 221 (from Panthers through Titans and Chiefs): Travis Clayton (T, England) (signed)

Carolina Panthers

Round 1, No. 32 (from Chiefs through Bills): Xavier Legette (WR, South Carolina) (signed)
Round 2, No. 46 (from Colts): Jonathon Brooks (RB, Texas) (signed)
Round 3, No. 72 (from Jets): Trevin Wallace (LB, Kentucky) (signed)
Round 4, No. 101: Ja’Tavion Sanders (TE, Texas) (signed)
Round 5, No. 157 (from Browns through Vikings): Chau Smith-Wade (CB, Washington State) (signed)
Round 6: No. 200 (from Cowboys through Texans and Bills): Jaden Crumedy (DT, Mississippi State) (signed)
Round 7, No. 240 (from Steelers): Michael Barrett (LB, Michigan) (signed)

Chicago Bears

Round 1: No. 1 (from Panthers): Caleb Williams (QB, USC) (signed)
Round 1, No. 9: Rome Odunze (WR, Washington) (signed)
Round 3, No. 75: Kiran Amegadjie (T, Yale) (signed)
Round 4, No. 122 (from Eagles): Tory Taylor (P, Iowa) (signed)
Round 5: No. 144 (reacquired from Bills): Austin Booker (EDGE, Kansas) (signed)

Cincinnati Bengals

Round 1, No. 18: Amarius Mims (T, Georgia) (signed)
Round 2, No. 49: Kris Jenkins Jr. (DT, Michigan) (signed)
Round 3, No. 80: Jermaine Burton, WR (Alabama) (signed)
Round 3, No. 97: McKinnley Jackson (DT, Texas A&M) (signed)
Round 4, No. 115: Erick All (TE, Iowa) (signed)
Round 5, No. 149: Josh Newton (CB, TCU) (signed)
Round 6, No. 194: Tanner McLachlan (TE, Arizona) (signed)
Round 6, No. 214: Cedric Johnson (DE, Ole Miss) (signed)
Round 7, No. 224 (from Cardinals through Texans): Daijahn Anthony (DB, Mississippi State) (signed)
Round 7, No. 237: Matt Lee (C, Miami) (signed)

Cleveland Browns

Round 2, No. 54: Michael Hall (DT, Ohio State) (signed)
Round 3, No. 85: Zak Zinter (G, Michigan) (signed)
Round 5, No. 156 (from Eagles through Cardinals): Jamari Thrash (WR, Louisville) (signed)
Round 6, No. 206 (from Ravens): Nathaniel Watson (LB, Mississippi State) (signed)
Round 7, No. 227 (from Titans): Myles Harden (CB, South Dakota) (signed)
Round 7, No. 243: Jowon Briggs (DT, Cincinnati) (signed)

Dallas Cowboys

Round 1, No. 29 (from Lions): Tyler Guyton (T, Oklahoma) (signed)
Round 2, No. 56: Marshawn Kneeland (EDGE, Western Michigan) (signed)
Round 3, No. 73 (from Vikings through Lions): Cooper Beebe (G, Kansas State) (signed)
Round 3, No. 87: Marist Liufau (LB, Notre Dame) (signed)
Round 5, No. 174: Caelen Carson (CB, Wake Forest) (signed)
Round 6, No. 216: Ryan Flournoy (WR, Southeast Missouri State) (signed)
Round 7, No. 233 (from Raiders): Nathan Thomas (T, Louisiana-Lafayette) (signed)
Round 7, No. 244: Justin Rogers (DT, Auburn) (signed)

Denver Broncos

Round 1, No. 12: Bo Nix (QB, Oregon) (signed)
Round 3, No. 76: Jonah Elliss (EDGE, Utah) (signed)
Round 4, No. 102 (from Commanders through Seahawks): Troy Franklin (WR, Oregon) (signed)
Round 5, No. 145 (from Jets): Kris Abrams-Draine (CB, Missouri) (signed)
Round 5, No. 147: Audric Estime (RB, Notre Dame) (signed)
Round 7, No. 235 (from Seahawks): Devaughn Vele (WR, Utah) (signed)
Round 7, No. 256 (from Jets): Nick Gargiulo (C, South Carolina) (signed)

Round 1, No. 24 (from Cowboys): Terrion Arnold (CB, Alabama) (signed)
Round 2, No. 61: Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (CB, Missouri) (signed)
Round 4, No. 126 (from Packers through Jets): Giovanni Manu (T, British Columbia) (signed)
Round 4, No. 132 (from 49ers through Eagles): Sione Vaki (S, Utah) (signed)
Round 6, No. 189 (from Broncos through Rams, Bills and Texans): Mekhi Wingo (DT, LSU) (signed)
Round 6, No. 201 (from Buccaneers): Christian Mahogany (G, Boston College) (signed)

Green Bay Packers

Round 1, No. 25: Jordan Morgan (T, Arizona) (signed)
Round 2, No. 45 (from Broncos through Saints): Edgerrin Cooper (LB, Texas A&M) (signed)
Round 2, No. 58: Javon Bullard (S, Georgia) (signed)
Round 3, No. 88: MarShawn Lloyd (RB, USC) (signed)
Round 3, No. 91 (from Bills): Ty’Ron Hopper (LB, Missouri) (signed)
Round 4, No. 111 (from Jets): Evan Williams (S, Oregon) (signed)
Round 5, No. 163 (from Bills): Jacob Monk (C, Duke) (signed)
Round 5, No. 169: Kitan Oladapo (S, Oregon State) (signed)
Round 6, No. 202: Travis Glover (T, Georgia State) (signed)
Round 7, No. 245: Michael Pratt (QB, Tulane) (signed)
Round 7, No. 255: Kalen King (CB, Penn State) (signed)

Houston Texans

Round 2, No. 42 (from Vikings): Kamari Lassiter (CB, Georgia) (signed)
Round 2, No. 59: Blake Fisher (T, Notre Dame) (signed)
Round 3, No. 78 (from Seahawks through Commanders and Eagles): Calen Bullock (S, USC) (signed)
Round 4, No. 123 (from Browns through Texans): Cade Stover (TE, Ohio State) (signed)
Round 6, No. 188 (from Raiders through Patriots and Vikings): Jamal Hill (LB, Oregon) (signed)
Round 6, No. 205: Jawhar Jordan (RB, Louisville) (signed)
Round 7, No. 238 (from Saints): Solomon Byrd (EDGE, USC) (signed)
Round 7, No. 247: Marcus Harris (DT, Auburn) (signed)
Round 7, No. 249: LaDarius Henderson (G, Michigan) (signed)

Indianapolis Colts

Round 1, No. 15: Laiatu Latu (EDGE, UCLA) (signed)
Round 2, No. 52 (from Panthers): Adonai Mitchell (WR, Texas) (signed)
Round 3, No. 79 (from Jaguars through Falcons): Matt Goncalves (T, Pittsburgh) (signed)
Round 4, No. 117: Tanor Bortolini (C, Wisconsin) (signed)
Round 5, No. 142 (from Titans through Panthers): Anthony Gould (WR, Oregon State) (signed)
Round 5, No. 151: Jaylon Carlies (S, Missouri) (signed)
Round 5, No. 164 (from Lions through Eagles): Jaylin Simpson (S, Auburn) (signed)
Round 6, No. 210: Micah Abraham (CB, Marshall) (signed)
Round 7, No. 234: Jonah Laulu (DT, Oklahoma) (signed)

Jacksonville Jaguars

Round 1, No. 23 (from Browns through Texans and Vikings): Brian Thomas Jr. (WR, LSU) (signed)
Round 2, No. 48: Maason Smith (DT, LSU) (signed)
Round 3, No. 96: Jarrian Jones (CB, Florida State) (signed)
Round 4, No. 114: Javon Foster (T, Missouri) (signed)
Round 4, No. 116 (from Saints): Jordan Jefferson (DT, LSU) (signed)
Round 5, No. 153: Deantre Prince (CB, Ole Miss) (signed)
Round 5, No. 167 (from Chiefs through Vikings): Keilan Robinson (RB, Texas) (signed)
Round 6, No. 212: Cam Little (K, Arkansas) (signed)
Round 7, No. 236: Myles Cole (DE, Texas Tech) (signed)

Kansas City Chiefs

Round 1, No. 28 (from Bills): Xavier Worthy (WR, Texas) (signed)
Round 2, No. 63 (from 49ers): Kingsley Suamataia (T, BYU) (signed)
Round 4, No. 131: Jared Wiley (TE, TCU) (signed)
Round 4, No. 133 (from Bills): Jaden Hicks (S, Washington State) (signed)
Round 5, No. 159 (from Cowboys): Hunter Nourzad (C, Penn State) (signed)
Round 6, No. 211 (from 49ers): Kamal Hadden (CB, Tennessee) (signed)
Round 7, No. 248 (from Bills): C.J. Hanson (G, Holy Cross) (signed)

Las Vegas Raiders

Round 1, No. 13: Brock Bowers (TE, Georgia) (signed)
Round 2, No. 44: Jackson Powers-Johnson (OL, Oregon) (signed)
Round 3, No. 77: Delmar Glaze (T, Maryland) (signed)
Round 4, No. 112: Decamerion Richardson (CB, Mississippi State) (signed)
Round 5, No. 148: Tommy Eichenberg (LB, Ohio State) (signed)
Round 6, No. 208 (from Chiefs): Dylan Laube (RB, New Hampshire) (signed)
Round 7, No. 223 (from Patriots): Trey Taylor (S, Air Force) (signed)
Round 7, No. 229 (from Vikings): M.J. Devonshire (CB, Pitt) (signed)

Los Angeles Chargers

Round 1, No. 5: Joe Alt (T, Notre Dame) (signed)
Round 2, No. 34 (via Patriots): Ladd McConkey (WR, Georgia) (signed)
Round 3, No. 69: Junior Colson (LB, Michigan) (signed)
Round 4, No. 105: Justin Eboigbe (DL, Alabama) (signed)
Round 4, No. 137 (from Chargers): Tarheeb Still (CB, Maryland) (signed)
Round 5, No. 140: Cam Hart (CB, Notre Dame) (signed)
Round 6, No. 181: Kimani Vidal (RB, Troy) (signed)
Round 7, No. 225: Brenden Rice (WR, USC) (signed)
Round 7, No. 253: Cornelius Johnson (WR, Michigan) (signed)

Los Angeles Rams

Round 1, No. 19: Jared Verse (EDGE, Florida State) (signed)
Round 2, No. 39 (from Panthers): Braden Fiske (DT, Florida State) (signed)
Round 3, No. 83: Blake Corum (RB, Michigan) (signed)
Round 3, No. 99: Kamren Kinchens (S, Miami) (signed)
Round 5, No. 154: Brennan Jackson (WR, Washington State) (signed)
Round 6, No. 196: Tyler Davis (DT, Clemson) (signed)
Round 6, No. 209: Joshua Karty (K, Stanford) (signed)
Round 6, No. 213: Jordan Whittington (WR, Texas) (signed)
Round 6, No. 217: Beaux Limmer (C, Arkansas) (signed)
Round 7, No. 254: KT Leveston (G, Kansas State) (signed)

Miami Dolphins

Round 1, No. 21: Chop Robinson (EDGE, Penn State) (signed)
Round 2, No. 55: Patrick Paul (T, Houston) (signed)
Round 4, No. 120 (from Rams through Steelers and Eagles): Jaylen Wright (RB, Tennessee) (signed)
Round 5, No. 158: Mohamed Kamara (EDGE, Colorado State) (signed)
Round 6, No. 184 (from Bears): Malik Washington (WR, Virginia) (signed)
Round 6, No. 198: Patrick McMorris (S, Cal) (signed)
Round 7, No. 241: Tahj Washington (WR, USC) (signed)

Minnesota Vikings

Round 1, No 10 (via Jets): J.J. McCarthy (QB, Michigan) (signed)
Round 1, No. 17 (via Jaguars): Dallas Turner (EDGE, Alabama) (signed)
Round 4, No. 108: Khyree Jackson (CB, Oregon) (signed)(deceased)
Round 6, No. 177 (from Panthers through Jaguars): Walter Rouse (T, Oklahoma) (signed)
Round 6: No. 203 (from Texans through Browns, Broncos and Jets): Will Reichard (K, Alabama) (signed)
Round 7, No. 230 (from Falcons through Browns and Cardinals): Michael Jurgens (C, Wake Forest) (signed)
Round 7, No. 232 (from Broncos through 49ers and Texans): Levi Drake Rodriguez (DT, Texas A&M Commerce) (signed)

New England Patriots

Round 1, No. 3: Drake Maye (QB, UNC) (signed)
Round 2, No. 37 (via Chargers): Ja’Lynn Polk (WR, Washington) (signed)
Round 3, No. 68: Caeden Wallace (T, Penn State) (signed)
Round 4, No. 103: Layden Robinson (G, Texas A&M) (signed)
Round 4, No. 110 (from Bears through Chargers): Javon Baker (WR, UCF) (signed)
Round 6, No. 180: Marcellas Dial (CB, South Carolina) (signed)
Round 6, No. 193 (from Jaguars): Joe Milton III (QB, Tennessee) (signed)
Round 7, No. 231 (from Bears): Jaheim Bell (TE, Florida State) (signed)

New Orleans Saints

Round 1, No. 14: Taliese Fuaga (OL, Oregon State) (signed)
Round 2, No. 41 (from Jets through Packers): Kool-Aid McKinstry (CB, Alabama) (signed)
Round 5, No. 150: Spencer Rattler (QB, South Carolina) (signed)
Round 5, No. 170: Bub Means (WR, Pittsburgh) (signed)
Round 5, No. 175: Jaylan Ford (LB, Texas) (signed)
Round 6, No. 199 (from Eagles): Khristian Boyd (DT, Northern Iowa) (signed)
Round 7, No. 239 (from Rams through Broncos): Josiah Ezirim (T, Eastern Kentucky) (signed)

New York Giants

Round 1, No. 6: Malik Nabers (WR, LSU) (signed)
Round 2, No. 47 (from Seahawks): Tyler Nubin (S, Minnesota) (signed)
Round 3, No. 70: Andru Phillips (CB, Kentucky) (signed)
Round 4, No. 107: Theo Johnson (TE, Penn State) (signed)
Round 5, No. 166 (from 49ers through Panthers): Tyrone Tracy Jr. (RB, Purdue) (signed)
Round 6, No. 183: Darius Muasau (LB, UCLA) (signed)

New York Jets

Round 1, No. 11 (via Vikings): Olu Fashanu (T, Penn State) (signed)
Round 3, No. 65 (from Panthers): Malachi Corley (WR, Western Kentucky) (signed)
Round 4, No. 134 (from Ravens): Braelon Allen (RB, Wisconsin) (signed)
Round 5, No. 171: Jordan Travis (QB, Florida State) (signed)
Round 5, No. 173 (from Chiefs): Isaiah Davis (RB, South Dakota State) (signed)
Round 5, No. 176 (from 49ers): Qwan’Tez Stiggers (CB, Toronto Argonauts) (signed)
Round 7, No. 257: Jaylen Key (DB, Alabama) (signed)

Philadelphia Eagles

Round 1, No. 22: Quinyon Mitchell (CB, Toledo) (signed)
Round 2, No. 40 (from Bears through Commanders): Cooper DeJean (CB, Iowa) (signed)
Round 3, No. 94 (from 49ers): Jalyx Hunt (EDGE, Houston Christian) (signed)
Round 4, No. 127 (from Eagles): Will Shipley (RB, Clemson) (signed)
Round 5, No. 152 (from Seahawks through Commanders): Ainias Smith (WR, Texas A&M) (signed)
Round 5, No. 155 (from Steelers through Rams, Panthers and Colts): Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (LB, Clemson) (signed)
Round 5, No. 172: Trevor Keegan (G, Michigan) (signed)
Round 6, No. 185: Johnny Wilson (WR, Florida State) (signed)
Round 6, No. 190 (from Saints through Packers): Dylan McMahon (C, NC State) (signed)

Pittsburgh Steelers

Round 1, No. 20: Troy Fautanu (OL, Washington) (signed)
Round 2, No. 51: Zach Frazier (C, West Virginia) (signed)
Round 3, No. 84: Roman Wilson (WR, Michigan) (signed)
Round 3, No. 98 (from Eagles): Payton Wilson (LB, NC State) (signed)
Round 4, No. 119: Mason McCormick (G, South Dakota State) (signed)
Round 6, No. 178 (from Cardinals through Panthers): Logan Lee (DT, Iowa) (signed)
Round 6, No. 195: Ryan Watts (CB, Texas) (signed)

San Francisco 49ers

Round 1, No. 31: Ricky Pearsall (WR, Florida) (signed)
Round 2, No. 64 (from Chiefs): Renardo Green (CB, Florida State) (signed)
Round 3, No. 86 (from Eagles through Texans and Eagles): Dominick Puni (OL, Kansas) (signed)
Round 4, No. 124 (from Cowboys): Malik Mustapha (S, Wake Forest) (signed)
Round 4, No. 129 (from Lions through Vikings and Jets): Isaac Guerendo (RB, Louisville) (signed)
Round 4, No. 135: Jacob Cowing (WR, Arizona) (signed)
Round 6, No. 215: Jarrett Kingston (G, USC) (signed)
Round 7, No. 251: Tatum Bethune (LB, Florida State) (signed)

Seattle Seahawks

Round 1, No. 16: Byron Murphy (DT, Texas) (signed)
Round 3, No. 81 (from Saints through Broncos): Christian Haynes (G, UConn) (signed)
Round 4, No. 118: Tyrice Knight (LB, UTEP) (signed)
Round 4, No. 121 (from Dolphins through Broncos): AJ Barner (TE, Michigan) (signed)
Round 5, No. 136 (from Panthers through Browns and Broncos): Nehemiah Pritchett (CB, Auburn) (signed)
Round 6, No. 179 (from Commanders): Sataoa Laumea (G, Utah) (signed)
Round 6, No. 192: DJ James (CB, Auburn) (signed)
Round 6, No. 207 (from 49ers through Broncos): Michael Jerrell (T, Findlay) (signed)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Round 1, No. 26: Graham Barton (OL, Duke) (signed)
Round 2, No. 57: Chris Braswell (EDGE, Alabama) (signed)
Round 3, No. 89: Tykee Smith (S, Georgia) (signed)
Round 3, No. 92 (from Lions): Jalen McMillan (WR, Washington) (signed)
Round 4, No. 125: Bucky Irving (RB, Oregon) (signed)
Round 6, No. 220: Elijah Klein (G, UTEP) (signed)
Round 7, No. 246: Devin Culp (TE, Washington) (signed)

Tennessee Titans

Round 1, No. 7: JC Latham (T, Alabama) (signed)
Round 2, No. 38: T’Vondre Sweat (DT, Texas) (signed)
Round 4, No. 106: Cedric Gray (LB, North Carolina) (signed)
Round 5, No. 146 (from Vikings through Eagles): Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (CB, Louisville) (signed)
Round 6, No. 182 (reacquired through Eagles): Jha’Quan Jackson (WR, Tulane) (signed)
Round 7, No. 242 (from Eagles): James Williams (S, Miami) (signed)
Round 7, No. 252 (from Chiefs): Jaylen Harrell (EDGE, Michigan) (signed)

Washington Commanders

Round 1, No. 2: Jayden Daniels (QB, LSU) (signed)
Round 2, No. 36: Jer’Zhan Newton (DT, Illinois) (signed)
Round 2, No. 50 (from Saints through Eagles): Mike Sainristil (CB, Michigan) (signed)
Round 2, No. 53 (from Eagles): Ben Sinnott (TE, Kansas State) (signed)
Round 3, No. 67: Brandon Coleman (OL, TCU) (signed)
Round 3, No. 100 (from 49ers): Luke McCaffrey (WR, Rice) (signed)
Round 5, No. 139: Jordan Magee (LB, Temple) (signed)
Round 5, No. 161 (from Buccaneers through Eagles): Dominique Hampton (S, Washington) (signed)
Round 7, No. 222: Javontae Jean-Baptiste (EDGE, Notre Dame) (signed)

2024 NFL Draft Results: Round By Round

April 27th, 2024 at 10:42pm CST by Sam Robinson

From the No. 1 overall pick to Mr. Irrelevant (No. 257), here are the results from the 2024 NFL Draft:

Round 1

1. Chicago Bears (via Panthers): Caleb Williams (QB, USC)
2. Washington Commanders: Jayden Daniels (QB, LSU)
3. New England Patriots: Drake Maye (QB, UNC)
4. Arizona Cardinals: Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR, Ohio State)
5. Los Angeles Chargers: Joe Alt (T, Notre Dame)
6. New York Giants: Malik Nabers (WR, LSU)
7. Tennessee Titans: JC Latham (T, Alabama)
8. Atlanta Falcons: Michael Penix Jr (QB, Washington)
9. Chicago Bears: Rome Odunze (WR, Washington)
10. Minnesota Vikings (via Jets): J.J. McCarthy (QB, Michigan)
11. New York Jets (via Vikings): Olu Fashanu (T, Penn State)
12. Denver Broncos: Bo Nix (QB, Oregon)
13. Las Vegas Raiders: Brock Bowers (TE, Georgia)
14. New Orleans Saints: Taliese Fuaga (T, Oregon State)
15. Indianapolis Colts: Laiatu Latu (EDGE, UCLA)
16. Seattle Seahawks: Byron Murphy (DT, Texas)
17. Minnesota Vikings (via Jaguars): Dallas Turner (EDGE, Alabama)
18. Cincinnati Bengals: Amarius Mims (T, Georgia)
19. Los Angeles Rams: Jared Verse (EDGE, Florida State)
20. Pittsburgh Steelers: Troy Fautanu (OL, Washington)
21. Miami Dolphins: Chop Robinson (EDGE, Penn State)
22. Philadelphia Eagles: Quinyon Mitchell (CB, Toledo)
23 Jacksonville Jaguars (from Browns through Texans and Vikings): Brian Thomas Jr. (WR, LSU)
24. Detroit Lions (from Cowboys): Terrion Arnold (CB, Alabama)
25. Green Bay Packers: Jordan Morgan (T, Arizona)
26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Graham Barton (OL, Duke)
27. Arizona Cardinals (from Texans): Darius Robinson (DL, Missouri)
28. Kansas City Chiefs (from Bills): Xavier Worthy (WR, Texas)
29. Dallas Cowboys (from Lions): Tyler Guyton (T, Oklahoma)
30. Baltimore Ravens: Nate Wiggins (CB, Clemson)
31. San Francisco 49ers: Ricky Pearsall (WR, Florida)
32. Carolina Panthers (from Chiefs through Bills): Xavier Legette (WR, South Carolina)

Round 2

33. Buffalo Bills (from Panthers): Keon Coleman (WR, Florida State)
34. Los Angeles Chargers (via Patriots): Ladd McConkey (WR, Georgia)
35. Atlanta Falcons (from Cardinals): Ruke Orhorhoro (DT, Clemson)
36. Washington Commanders: Jer’Zhan Newton (DT, Illinois)
37. New England Patriots (via Chargers): Ja’Lynn Polk (WR, Washington)
38. Tennessee Titans: T’Vondre Sweat (DT, Texas)
39. Los Angeles Rams (from Giants through Panthers): Braden Fiske (DT, Florida State)
40. Philadelphia Eagles (from Bears through Commanders): Cooper DeJean (CB, Iowa)
41. New Orleans Saints (from Jets through Packers): Kool-Aid McKinstry (CB, Alabama)
42. Houston Texans (from Vikings): Kamari Lassiter (CB, Georgia)
43. Arizona Cardinals (from Falcons): Max Melton (CB, Rutgers)
44. Las Vegas Raiders: Jackson Powers-Johnson (OL, Oregon)
45. Green Bay Packers (from Broncos through Saints): Edgerrin Cooper, LB (Texas A&M)
46. Carolina Panthers (from Colts): Jonathon Brooks (RB, Texas)
47. New York Giants (from Seahawks): Tyler Nubin (S, Minnesota)
48. Jacksonville Jaguars: Maason Smith (DT, LSU)
49. Cincinnati Bengals: Kris Jenkins Jr. (DT, Michigan)
50. Washington Commanders (from Saints through Eagles): Mike Sainristil (CB, Michigan)
51. Pittsburgh Steelers: Zach Frazier (C, West Virginia)
52. Indianapolis Colts (from Rams through Panthers): Adonai Mitchell (WR, Texas)
53. Washington Commanders (from Eagles): Ben Sinnott (TE
54. Cleveland Browns: Michael Hall (DT, Ohio State)
55. Miami Dolphins: Patrick Paul (T, Houston)
56. Dallas Cowboys: Marshawn Kneeland (EDGE, Western Michigan)
57. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Chris Braswell (EDGE, Alabama)
58. Green Bay Packers: Javon Bullard (S, Georgia)
59. Houston Texans: Blake Fisher (T, Notre Dame)
60. Buffalo Bills: Cole Bishop (S, Utah)
61. Detroit Lions: Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (CB, Missouri)
62. Baltimore Ravens: Roger Rosengarten (T, Washington)
63. Kansas City Chiefs (from 49ers): Kingsley Suamataia (T, BYU)
64. San Francisco 49ers (from Chiefs): Renardo Green (CB, Florida State)

Round 3

65. New York Jets (from Panthers): Malachi Corley (WR, Western Kentucky)
66. Arizona Cardinals: Trey Benson, RB (Florida State)
67. Washington Commanders: Brandon Coleman (OL, TCU)
68. New England Patriots: Caeden Wallace (T, Penn State)
69. Los Angeles Chargers: Junior Colson (LB, Michigan)
70. New York Giants: Andru Phillips (CB, Kentucky)
71. Arizona Cardinals (from Titans): Isaiah Adams (G, Illinois)
72. Carolina Panthers (from Jets): Trevin Wallace (LB, Kentucky)
73. Dallas Cowboys (from Vikings through Lions): Cooper Beebe (G, Kansas State)
74. Atlanta Falcons: Bralen Trice (EDGE, Washington)
75. Chicago Bears: Kiran Amegadjie (T, Yale)
76. Denver Broncos: Jonah Elliss (EDGE, Utah)
77. Las Vegas Raiders: Delmar Glaze (T, Maryland)
78. Houston Texans (from Seahawks though Commanders and Eagles): Calen Bullock (S, USC)
79. Indianapolis Colts (from Jaguars through Falcons and Cardinals): Matt Goncalves (T, Pittsburgh)
80. Cincinnati Bengals: Jermaine Burton, WR (Alabama)
81. Seattle Seahawks (from Saints through Broncos): Christian Haynes (G, UConn)
82. Arizona Cardinals (from Colts): Tip Reiman (TE, Illinois)
83. Los Angeles Rams: Blake Corum (RB, Michigan)
84. Pittsburgh Steelers: Roman Wilson (WR, Michigan)
85. Cleveland Browns: Zak Zinter (G, Michigan)
86. San Francisco 49ers (from Eagles through Texans and Eagles): Dominick Puni (OL, Kansas)
87. Dallas Cowboys: Marist Liufau (LB, Notre Dame)
88. Green Bay Packers: MarShawn Lloyd (RB, USC)
89. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tykee Smith (S, Georgia)
90. Arizona Cardinals (from Texans): Elijah Jones (CB, Boston College)
91. Green Bay Packers (from Bills): Ty’Ron Hopper (LB, Missouri)
92. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from Lions): Jalen McMillan (WR, Washington)
93. Baltimore Ravens: Adisa Isaac (EDGE, Penn State)
94. Philadelphia Eagles (from 49ers): Jalyx Hunt (EDGE, Houston Christian)
95. Buffalo Bills (from Chiefs): DeWayne Carter (DT, Duke)
96. Jacksonville Jaguars*: Jarrian Jones (CB, Florida State)
97. Cincinnati Bengals*: McKinnley Jackson (DT, Texas A&M)
98. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Eagles)*: Payton Wilson (LB, NC State)
99. Los Angeles Rams*: Kamren Kinchens (S, Miami)
100. Washington Commanders*: Luke McCaffrey (WR, Rice)

Round 4

101. Carolina Panthers: Ja’Tavion Sanders (TE, Texas)
102. Denver Broncos (from Commanders through Seahawks): Troy Franklin (WR, Oregon)
103. New England Patriots: Layden Robinson (G, Texas A&M)
104. Arizona Cardinals: Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (S, Texas Tech)
105. Los Angeles Chargers: Justin Eboigbe (DL, Alabama)
106. Tennessee Titans: Cedric Gray (LB, North Carolina)
107. New York Giants: Theo Johnson (TE, Penn State)
108. Minnesota Vikings: Khyree Jackson (CB, Oregon)
109. Atlanta Falcons: Brandon Dorlus (DT, Oregon)
110. New England Patriots (from Bears through Chargers): Javon Baker (WR, Central Florida)
111. Green Bay Packers (from Jets): Evan Williams (S, Oregon)
112. Las Vegas Raiders: Decamerion Richardson (CB, Mississippi State)
113. Baltimore Ravens (from Broncos through Jets): Devontez Walker (WR, North Carolina)
114. Jacksonville Jaguars: Javon Foster (T, Missouri)
115. Cincinnati Bengals: Erick All (TE, Iowa)
116. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Saints): Jordan Jefferson (DT, LSU)
117. Indianapolis Colts: Tanor Bortolini (C, Wisconsin)
118. Seattle Seahawks: Tyrice Knight (LB, UTEP)
119. Pittsburgh Steelers: Mason McCormick (G, South Dakota State)
120. Miami Dolphins (from Rams through Steelers and Eagles): Jaylen Wright (RB, Tennessee)
121. Seattle Seahawks (from Dolphins through Broncos): AJ Barner (TE, Michigan)
122. Chicago Bears (from Eagles): Tory Taylor (P, Iowa)
123. Houston Texans (from Browns through Texans and Eagles): Cade Stover (TE, Ohio State)
124. San Francisco 49ers (from Cowboys): Malik Mustapha (S, Wake Forest)
125. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Bucky Irving (RB, Oregon)
126. Detroit Lions (from Packers through Jets): Giovanni Manu (T, British Columbia)
127. Philadelphia Eagles (from Texans): Will Shipley (RB, Clemson)
128. Buffalo Bills: Ray Davis (RB, Kentucky)
129. San Francisco 49ers (from Lions through Vikings and Jets): Isaac Guerendo (RB, Louisville)
130. Baltimore Ravens: T.J. Tampa (CB, Iowa State)
131. Kansas City Chiefs: Jared Wiley (TE, TCU)
132. Detroit Lions (from 49ers through Eagles)*: Sione Vaki RB/S, Utah)
133. Kansas City Chiefs (from Bills)*: Jaden Hicks (S, Washington State)
134. New York Jets*: Braelon Allen (RB, Wisconsin)
135. San Francisco 49ers*: Jacob Cowing (WR, Arizona)

Round 5

136. Seattle Seahawks (from Panthers through Browns and Broncos): Nehemiah Pritchett (CB, Auburn)
137. Los Angeles Chargers (through Patriots): Tarheeb Still (CB, Maryland)
138. Arizona Cardinals: Xavier Thomas (EDGE, Clemson)
139. Washington Commanders: Jordan Magee (LB, Temple)
140. Los Angeles Chargers: Cam Hart (CB, Notre Dame)
141. Buffalo Bills (from Giants through Panthers): Sedrick Van Pran-Granger (C, Georgia)
142. Indianapolis Colts (from Titans through Panthers): Anthony Gould (WR, Oregon State)
143. Atlanta Falcons: JD Bertrand (LB, Notre Dame)
144. Chicago Bears (reacquired from Bills): Austin Booker (EDGE, Kansas)
145. Denver Broncos (from Jets): Kris Abrams-Draine (CB, Missouri)
146. Tennessee Titans (from Vikings through Eagles): Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (CB, Louisville)
147. Denver Broncos: Audric Estime (RB, Notre Dame)
148. Las Vegas Raiders: Tommy Eichenberg (LB, Ohio State)
149. Cincinnati Bengals: Josh Newton (CB, TCU)
150. New Orleans Saints: Spencer Rattler (QB, South Carolina)
151. Indianapolis Colts: Jaylon Carlies (S, Missouri)
152. Philadelphia Eagles (from Seahawks through Commanders): Ainias Smith (WR, Texas A&M)
153. Jacksonville Jaguars: Deantre Prince (CB, Ole Miss)
154. Los Angeles Rams: Brennan Jackson (WR, Washington State)
155. Philadelphia Eagles (from Steelers through Rams, Panthers and Colts): Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (LB, Clemson)
156. Cleveland Browns (from Eagles through Cardinals): Jamari Thrash (WR, Louisville)
157. Carolina Panthers (from Browns through Vikings and Jets): Chau Smith-Wade (CB, Washington State)
158. Miami Dolphins: Mohamed Kamara (EDGE, Colorado State)
159. Kansas City Chiefs (from Cowboys): Hunter Nourzad (C, Penn State)
160. Buffalo Bills (from Packers): Edefuan Ulofoshio (LB, Washington)
161. Washington Commanders (from Buccaneers through Eagles): Dominique Hampton (S, Washington)
162. Arizona Cardinals (from Texans): Christian Jones (T, Texas)
163. Green Bay Packers (from Bills) Jacob Monk (C, Duke)
164. Indianapolis Colts (from Lions through Eagles): Jaylin Simpson (S, Auburn)
165. Baltimore Ravens: Rasheen Ali (RB, Marshall)
166. New York Giants (from 49ers through Panthers): Tyrone Tracy Jr. (RB, Purdue)
167. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Chiefs through Vikings): Keilan Robinson (RB, Texas)
168. Buffalo Bills (from Saints through Packers)*: Javon Solomon (EDGE, Troy)
169. Green Bay Packers*: Kitan Oladapo (S, Oregon State)
170. New Orleans Saints*: Bub Means (WR, Pittsburgh)
171. New York Jets (from Eagles)*: Jordan Travis (QB, Florida State)
172. Philadelphia Eagles*: Trevor Keegan (G, Michigan)
173. New York Jets (from Chiefs through 49ers)*: Isaiah Davis (RB, South Dakota State)
174. Dallas Cowboys*: Caelen Carson (CB, Wake Forest)
175. New Orleans Saints*: Jaylan Ford (LB, Texas)
176. New York Jets (from 49ers)*: Qwan’Tez Stiggers (CB, Toronto Argonauts)

Round 6

177. Minnesota Vikings (from Panthers through Jaguars): Walter Rouse (T, Oklahoma)
178. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Cardinals through Panthers): Logan Lee (DT, Iowa)
179. Seattle Seahawks (from Commanders): Sataoa Laumea (G, Utah)
180. New England Patriots: Marcellas Dial (CB, South Carolina)
181. Los Angeles Chargers: Kimani Vidal (RB, Troy)
182. Tennessee Titans (reacquired from Eagles): Jha’Quan Jackson (WR, Tulane)
183. New York Giants: Darius Muasau (LB, UCLA)
184. Miami Dolphins (from Bears): Malik Washington (WR, Virginia)
185. Philadelphia Eagles (from Jets): Johnny Wilson (WR, Florida State)
186. Atlanta Falcons (from Vikings through Cardinals): Jase McClellan (RB, Alabama)
187. Atlanta Falcons: Casey Washington (WR, Illinois)
188. Houston Texans (from Raiders through Patriots and Vikings): Jamal Hill (LB, Oregon)
189. Detroit Lions (from Broncos through Rams, Bills and Texans): Mekhi Wingo (DT, LSU)
190. Philadelphia Eagles (from Saints through Packers and Jets): Dylan McMahon (C, NC State)
191. Arizona Cardinals (from Colts): Tejhaun Palmer (WR, UAB)
192. Seattle Seahawks: DJ James (CB, Auburn)
193. New England Patriots (from Jaguars): Joe Milton III (QB, Tennessee)
194. Cincinnati Bengals: Tanner McLachlan (TE, Arizona)
195. Pittsburgh Steelers: Ryan Watts (CB, Texas)
196. Los Angeles Rams: Tyler Davis (DT, Clemson)
197. Atlanta Falcons (from Browns): Zion Logue (DT, Georgia)
198. Miami Dolphins: Patrick McMorris (S, Cal)
199. New Orleans Saints (from Eagles): Khristian Boyd (DT, Northern Iowa)
200. Carolina Panthers (from Cowboys through Texans and Bills): Jaden Crumedy (DT, Mississippi State)
201. Indianapolis Colts (from Buccaneers through Lions and Eagles): Micah Abraham (CB, Marshall)
202. Green Bay Packers: Travis Glover (T, Georgia State)
203. Minnesota Vikings (from Texans through Browns, Broncos and Jets): Will Reichard (K, Alabama)
204. Buffalo Bills: Tylan Grable (T, Central Florida)
205. Houston Texans (from Lions): Jawhar Jordan (RB, Louisville)
206. Cleveland Browns (from Ravens): Nathaniel Watson (LB, Mississippi State)
207. Seattle Seahawks (from 49ers and Broncos): Michael Jerrell (T, Findlay)
208. Las Vegas Raiders (from Chiefs): Dylan Laube (RB, New Hampshire)
209. Los Angeles Rams*: Joshua Karty (K, Stanford)
210. Detroit Lions (from Eagles)*: Christian Mahogany (G, Boston College)
211. Kansas City Chiefs (from 49ers)*: Kamal Hadden (CB, Tennessee)
212. Jacksonville Jaguars*: Cam Little (K, Arkansas)
213. Los Angeles Rams*: Jordan Whittington (WR, Texas)
214. Cincinnati Bengals*: Cedric Johnson (DE, Ole Miss)
215. San Francisco 49ers*: Jarrett Kingston (G, USC)
216. Dallas Cowboys*: Ryan Flournoy (WR, Southeast Missouri State)
217. Los Angeles Rams*: Beaux Limmer (C, Arkansas)
218. Baltimore Ravens* Devin Leary (QB, Kentucky)
219. Buffalo Bills (from Packers)*: Daequan Hardy (CB, Penn State)
220. Tampa Bay Buccaneers*: Elijah Klein (G, UTEP)

Round 7

221. Buffalo Bills (from Panthers through Titans and Chiefs): Travis Clayton (T, England)
222. Washington Commanders: Javontae Jean-Baptiste (EDGE, Notre Dame)
223. Las Vegas Raiders (from Patriots): Trey Taylor (S, Air Force)
224. Cincinnati Bengals (from Cardinals through Texans): Daijahn Anthony (DB, Mississippi State)
225. Los Angeles Chargers: Brenden Rice (WR, USC)
226. Arizona Cardinals (from Giants): Jaden Davis (CB, Miami)
227. Cleveland Browns (from Titans): Myles Harden (CB, South Dakota)
228. Baltimore Ravens (from Jets): Nick Samac (C, Michigan State)
229. Las Vegas Raiders (from Vikings): MJ Devonshire (CB, Pitt)
230. Minnesota Vikings (from Falcons through Browns and Cardinals): Michael Jurgens (C, Wake Forest)
231. New England Patriots (from Bears): Jaheim Bell (TE, Florida State)
232. Minnesota Vikings (from Broncos through 49ers and Texans): Levi Drake Rodriguez (DT, Texas A&M Commerce)
233. Dallas Cowboys (from Raiders): Nathan Thomas (T, Louisiana-Lafayette)
234. Indianapolis Colts: Jonah Laulu (DT, Oklahoma)
235. Denver Broncos (from Seahawks): Devaughn Vele (WR, Utah)
236. Jacksonville Jaguars: Myles Cole (DE, Texas Tech)
237. Cincinnati Bengals: Matt Lee (C, Miami)
238. Houston Texans (from Saints): Solomon Byrd (EDGE, USC)
239. New Orleans Saints (from Rams through Broncos): Josiah Ezirim (T, Eastern Kentucky)
240. Carolina Panthers (from Steelers): Michael Barrett (LB, Michigan)
241. Miami Dolphins: Tahj Washington (WR, USC)
242. Tennessee Titans (from Eagles): James Williams (S, Miami)
243. Cleveland Browns: Jowon Briggs (DT, Cincinnati)
244. Dallas Cowboys: Justin Rogers (DT, Auburn)
245. Green Bay Packers: Michael Pratt (QB, Tulane)
246. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Devin Culp (TE, Washington)
247. Houston Texans: Marcus Harris (DT, Auburn)
248. Kansas City Chiefs (from Bills): C.J. Hanson (G, Holy Cross)
249. Houston Texans (from Lions): LaDarius Henderson (G, Michigan)
250. Baltimore Ravens: Sanoussi Kane (S, Purdue)
251. San Francisco 49ers: Tatum Bethune (LB, Florida State)
252. Tennessee Titans (from Chiefs): Jaylen Harrell (EDGE, Michigan)
253. Los Angeles Chargers*: Cornelius Johnson (WR, Michigan)
254. Los Angeles Rams*: KT Leveston (G, Kansas State)
255. Green Bay Packers*: Kalen King (CB, Penn State)
256. Denver Broncos (from New York Jets*: Nick Gargiulo (C, South Carolina)
257. New York Jets*: Jaylen Key (DB, Alabama)

* = compensatory selection

Steelers Met With CB Cameron Sutton

April 27th, 2024 at 9:32am CST by Ben Levine

Following a one-season stop in Detroit, Cameron Sutton could be eyeing a return to Pittsburgh. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and GM Omar Khan met with the cornerback last week, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

After inking a three-year, $33MM deal with the Lions last offseason, Sutton was released by the team after facing charges of domestic battery by strangulation. Nearly three weeks after an arrest warrant was issued, Sutton turned himself in to police in late March.

The cornerback will surely face punishment from the NFL, and there were questions surrounding his future in the NFL. It sounds like Sutton could have at least one potential suitor in his former team, although there’s a good chance the Steelers let the legal process play out before they make a move.

The former third-round pick spent the first six seasons of his career in Pittsburgh, starting 39 of his 84 appearances. After spending the first chunk of his career as a backup, Sutton emerged as a starter during his final two years with the team, starting 31 of his 32 appearances. That included a 2022 campaign where the defensive back finished with 43 tackles to go along with career highs in interceptions (three) and passes defended (15).

The 29-year-old started all 17 games for the Lions last season, finishing with 65 tackles and one interception. He also started each of Detroit’s three playoff games, adding another eight tackles. Pro Football Focus only ranked Sutton 104th among 127 qualifying cornerbacks last season.

The Steelers added Donte Jackson to start alongside Joey Porter Jr. at cornerback, but the team lacks experience beyond that duo. The team’s current depth options include upcoming sophomores Cory Trice, who is recovering from a torn ACL, and Darius Rush, who was limited to three appearances as a rookie.

Steelers Draft NC State LB Payton Wilson Near End Of Third Round

April 26th, 2024 at 10:25pm CST by Ely Allen

The freefall is over for NC State linebacker Payton Wilson. Despite being ranked as the 48th overall best prospect, according to ESPN, Wilson finally comes off the board late in the third round at 98th overall to the Steelers. The Steelers used the top pick acquired in the trade that sent Kenny Pickett across the state to Philadelphia to select their new defender.

ESPN weren’t the only ones to like Wilson coming out of Raleigh. Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network ranked Wilson as the 41st best prospect on his board. Wilson received lots of interest from NFL teams, as well, with both the Lions and Cowboys showing interest in particular.

Medical concerns will be the main reason people point to for his fall to the back of the third round. Wilson suffered season-ending knee and shoulder injuries in 2018 and 2021, respectively, but had been healthy over his last two seasons with the Wolfpack. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network mentioned in draft coverage that one of Wilson’s knees doesn’t even have an ACL, making his collegiate accomplishments all the more impressive.

Despite starting only one game in his redshirt freshman season, following the knee surgery in 2018, Wilson led NC State in tackles. As a full-time starter again in 2020, Wilson earned first-team All-ACC honors while leading the team in tackles and tackles for loss. He rebounded strongly after 2021’s season-ending injury but really shined as a sixth-year redshirt senior last year.

In his final season with the Wolfpack, Wilson saw career highs in tackles (138), tackles for loss (17.5), sacks (6.0), forced fumbles (1), passes defensed (9), and interceptions (3) en route to unanimous All-American honors. He was given the Butkus Award for the best linebacker in the FBS and was named First-Team All-ACC after leading the conference in tackles. His injury history aside, Wilson makes plays all over the field with instincts, effort, and toughness. If his health can keep him on the field, he’ll be the kind of four-down linebacker that we don’t see often anymore.

The Steelers bring Wilson into a strong group, where he’ll have to compete for snaps. Pittsburgh upgraded the position group in a big way by signing Patrick Queen from their division rival this spring. Now they’ll add Wilson to a group that also returns starters Cole Holcomb and Elandon Roberts. This takes a little pressure off of Wilson, in case there are any injury bugs that still need to get worked out, but entering the NFL at 24 years old, Wilson won’t be content to sit and learn.

If health provides to limits to Wilson’s rookie year, he could step into a talented group of linebackers and potentially earn significant snaps next to Queen, who isn’t likely to come off the field very often. Depending on how he compares to the incumbent starters Holcomb and Roberts, Wilson could be a surprise third-round contender for Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Bills, Steelers Interested In Deebo Samuel; WR More Likely To Be Dealt Than Brandon Aiyuk?

April 26th, 2024 at 8:10pm CST by Sam Robinson

8:10pm: The Steelers have also shown interest in Samuel, Michael Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. He adds, though, that Pittsburgh was unwilling to meet San Francisco’s asking price in a trade. The 49ers’ receiver approach will remain a key storyline to watch with a notable market obviously existing.

Pittsburgh has, of course, long been considered a candidate to pull off a trade at the receiver spot. Dealing away Diontae Johnson created a vacancy in the starting lineup, and to date the team has focused on offensive line (rather than wideout) prospects in the draft. The Steelers may circle back to Samuel if the price were to come down, but in any case they will be a team to monitor.

12:55pm: Passing on a chance to upgrade their receiving corps late in the first round, the Bills have received some attention for being part of trades that allowed the Chiefs and Panthers to made wideout investments. The Bills may have a bigger name in mind.

Buffalo joins New England in being interested in Deebo Samuel, according to the Boston Sports Journal’s Mike Giardi. The Bills are in dire need at the position, having traded Stefon Diggs and having let Gabriel Davis walk (to the Jaguars) in free agency. Samuel appears a live candidate to be moved, even as Brandon Aiyuk trade talks took place Thursday night.

Samuel was also part of that pre-draft report, and Giardi adds it is now more likely the 49ers move the versatile playmaker than Aiyuk. This would make sense given Aiyuk’s age and superior durability; the 2020 first-round pick is two years younger than Samuel, who turned 28 earlier this offseason. But Samuel is tied to a $23.85MM-per-year contract that runs through 2025. Aiyuk is on a fifth-year option, and an acquiring team would likely need to prepare an extension.

The Patriots discussed Samuel with the 49ers on Thursday, but the team held onto both its wideouts. John Lynch said post-draft a trade should not be ruled out. The 49ers are believed to have asked for a mid-first-round pick for Aiyuk; nothing beyond a second-rounder came back in an offer. It is possible the team is now pivoting to a Samuel trade push, which comes two years after rumblings of a deal impacted the 49ers’ 2022 draft. The 49ers hung onto Samuel then, despite two notable offers (from the Jets and Lions), and extended him. As Aiyuk has proven worthy of a big-ticket extension, the team has a decision to make.

As the 49ers — with a Brock Purdy extension on the horizon — contemplate how to handle their increasingly complex WR situation, the Bills need impact players. In an AFC arms race that has seen the Chiefs separate over the past two years — despite Buffalo’s regular-season success at Arrowhead Stadium — the Bills have watched the Chiefs add Marquise Brown and first-rounder Xavier Worthy to their wideout group. The Bills dealt Diggs to the Texans. With Davis’ second contract coming from the Jags, the Bills are down to the likes of Khalil Shakir and UFA pickup Curtis Samuel. Samuel has proven to be in a much higher class.

Still, it will be interesting to see if the 49ers — given where their contention arc resides — bail on the Samuel-Aiyuk pairing a year before they have to. The team would have the option of franchise-tagging Aiyuk in 2025, though Samuel, George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey will be in contract years by then. Rather than unloading Aiyuk now or contemplating a tag-and-trade transaction in an effort to keep the band together for one more season, the 49ers — who drafted Florida wideout Ricky Pearsall at No. 31 — are clearly exploring compensation options for a WR now.

The Bills hold the No. 33 overall pick, while the Patriots sit at No. 34. Buffalo also has its own second-rounder (No. 60). A second-rounder emerged as the prize in the Diggs trade; Samuel is more than two years younger. While Samuel earned All-Pro acclaim in 2021, he has one 1,000-yard season on his resume. The electric run-after-catch performer missed nine games in 2020, four in 2022 and two due to injury (leaving two more contests early) last year. Will the 49ers end up making a preemptive strike tonight?

Steelers View Troy Fautanu As Tackle; Team Eyeing James Daniels Extension?

April 26th, 2024 at 11:53am CST by Sam Robinson

Bringing in 11 offensive linemen on “30” visits, the Steelers did not mask their intentions in the first round. They ended up capitalizing on this tackle-rich draft class, selecting Washington’s Troy Fautanu at No. 20 overall.

Fautanu is the second straight tackle the Steelers have chosen in Round 1, as the team traded up for Broderick Jones (No. 14 overall) last year. Some teams viewed Fautanu as a player who will be a better guard, but Mike Tomlin said (via ESPN.com’s Brooke Pryor) the Steelers view their most recent addition as a player who can stick at tackle.

Daniel Jeremiah’s NFL.com big board slotted Fautanu 11th, and while some clubs envisioned the Washington alum as a player who will need to move inside, the longtime draft analyst does not. Some NFL personnel agree with this viewpoint; it would appear the Steelers are in this camp. This positions Fautanu as a player who will join Jones and Dan Moore at tackle. Moore is in a contract year, and the three-year starter appears set to be out of Pittsburgh by 2025 (at the latest) as a result of this pick.

The Steelers are believed to be ready to slide Jones from right to left tackle, his primary college position. This would open up the right side for Fautanu, who spent most of his college career at left tackle (with a few guard starts mixed in). If Jones moves over, the Steelers will be asking a left tackle — either Jones or Fautanu — to shift positions. The Steelers view Fautanu, despite his arrival six spots after where Jones was chosen last year, as a better prospect compared to the Georgia alum, The Athletic’s Mark Kaboly notes (subscription required). Trade options presented themselves for the Steelers, but they stood down due to the value they believed Fautanu can provide.

Fautanu figures to complement Pittsburgh’s guard tandem (James Daniels, Isaac Seumalo) rather than threaten one of the starters’ jobs, and Kaboly goes a step further by noting the team is likely to come to an extension agreement with Daniels before Week 1. Daniels is going into the final season of a three-year, $26.5MM deal.

Despite going into his seventh NFL season, Daniels will not turn 27 until September. The former Bears second-rounder would profile as a player who has several prime years remaining, making him a good candidate for a lucrative third contract. Pro Football Focus rated the Iowa alum 33rd among guards last season and 24th in his Steelers debut. Daniels has played both guard and center as a pro, though a Bears effort to install him at center did not last beyond the 2019 season. He has operated as the Steelers’ right guard for the past two seasons.

The Steelers have both Daniels and Semualo signed to deals south of $10MM per year; a Daniels extension would probably change that. With the Steelers having both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields on low-cost deals, more flexibility to spend exists. With two rookie-contract tackles in place (and no starter-caliber center on the roster as of yet), Daniels may be set to benefit soon. The Steelers do not negotiate extensions in-season, so Week 1 would double as a deadline for the team and the contract-year RG.

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