Reader’s Mock Draft – Pittsburgh Steelers Are On the Clock

Dec 16, 2012; Arlington, TX, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison (92) in action against Dallas Cowboys tackle Tyron Smith (77) at Cowboys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

The Pittsburgh Steelers are next up in our Reader’s Mock Draft.  The Steelers uncharacteristically missed the postseason in 2012 and will look to bounce back in 2013.  It will be tough considering that top wide receiver Mike Wallace departed to Miami via Free Agency and the Steelers had to cut veteran linebacker James Harrison.  Emmanuel Sanders could be headed to New England if the Steelers don’t match the restricted free agent’s offer from the Patriots.

Big Ben got pounded last season, so the Steelers could look to improve their offensive line or get a running back to take over for the departed Rashard Mendenhall.  Safety Troy Polamalu is getting up there and seems to be hurt all the time, so could they look to improve their secondary?

Team Needs

Rush Linebacker

Safety

Offensive Line

Wide Receiver

Running Back

Top Prospects

Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas

Ziggy Ansah, DE, BYU

DJ Fluker, OT, Alabama

Eddie Lacy, RB, Alabama

Keenan Allen, WR, California

Check our main Reader’s Mock Draft post for the results so far and bookmark that page to track the progress as we work our way towards the April 25th draft date.

Up next, the Dallas Cowboys.