The transformed 32 NFL rosters. will examine the aftershocks in our Draft Fallout series. Next up: The Pittsburgh Steelers
The Big Question: Will Steelers have NFL's most impactful draft class?
Outside linebacker isn't as a rookie, but I like his chances to pass Jason Worilds on the depth chart sooner than later. Second-round running back currently is the heavy favorite to start at running back over Jonathan Dwyer and Isaac Redman. The Steelers love Bell's three-down skills.
Third-round wide receiver 's polished skill set translates to the NFL; he's a good bet to be the team's third receiver as a rookie. Fourth-round safety , a Bob Sanders-like prospect, should be the primary backup to both safety spots behind two aging starters. The Steelers broke tradition by trading a 2014 third-rounder to get Thomas.
Three takeaways
- Attention fantasy leaguers: No rookie running back is in a better position than Bell to rack up 300 touches or more in 2013. Redman or Dwyer probably are battling for one roster spot behind him.
- The Steelers will let Wheaton compete with Emmanuel Sanders for a starting job, but that's a long shot. Wheaton's ability to play in the slot and on the outside should get him on the field plenty. I expect the rookie to play more than Jerricho Cotchery or Plaxico Burress.
- With no significant help coming out of the , the Steelers will need some previous underperforming defensive line picks to improve this season. Cameron Heyward and Ziggy Hood top the list.
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