After being subjected to a mind numbing amount of mock drafts and plenty of unsubstantiated speculation during what seemed like an inordinately long pre-draft process, minus the Scouting Combine to break up the monotony, the 2021 NFL Draft is finally upon us.
Only time will reveal the validity of any grade given, but I will utilize certain parameters as I attempt to apply an initial grade for each Steelers draft pick.
I was quite distraught when the Steelers passed over the opportunity to select my highest rated center prospect Creed Humphrey in the second round, instead choosing to select Pat Freiermuth.
His 9.23 RAS score was one of the highest at the position, with his height and weight bringing his score down ever so slightly.
Although Green brings a nice blend of power and athleticism, he will struggle at times with larger interior defenders due to his shorter stature and arms, particularly when he has to absorb the contact.
Steelers Offensive Line Coach Adrian Klemm said after Green’s selection that he was a special kid and he was hoping that the Steelers could pick him.
It remains to be seen if and when Green will be ready to assume the position of starting center for the Steelers; but based on his impressive talent and the undeniable fact that he only has depth level talent standing in his way, I fully expect his inevitable ascension to be sooner rather than later.