It's draft season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 2023 NFL Draft is now just under two months away. The front office will be loaded with meetings between now and then, as they try and nail down this upcoming class.
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Here below, you will find players that the team has met with so far in the pre-draft process, typically a sign the team is at least interested in the player:
Arkansas linebacker Drew Sanders
He moved to off-ball linebacker in 2022, and his combine will play a large role in where he goes in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Oregon linebacker Noah Sewell
Like Bresee, his stock fell a ton in 2022. He's another potential high-risk, high-upside pick, likely in the second round.
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Clemson defensive lineman Bryan Bresee
With three top-50 selections, Bresee could certainly be in play for Pittsburgh. His stock fell in 2022, but he'd be a high-upside pick.
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Florida defensive lineman Gervon Dexter
This guy is climbing up draft boards, and he would be a phenomenal addition to improving the team's run defense.
Iowa defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness
His stock continues to rise, so he may only be in play for the Steelers' 17th overall pick, if that.
Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba
While WR isn't the team's biggest need, this would be quite the pick for a "best player available" strategy.
Northwestern offensive lineman Peter Skoronski
He may be better suited as a guard in the pros, but he would make a lot of sense at No. 17.
Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr.
The connection is there, but so is the talent. He's probably the most likely pick at No. 17 at this point.
Georgia cornerback Kelee Ringo
His draft stock fell quite a bit this season, but he could be a backup option at CB for the second round.
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Alabama defensive lineman Byron Young
20 TFL and 7.5 sacks in four years with Alabama.
Georgia EDGE Nolan Smith
Apart of two title-winning teams, Smith's name is quietly going under the radar after a season-ending injury in 2022.
Kansas State EDGE Felix Anudike
Anudike was an All-American First Team and Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year in 2022.
Cincinnati linebacker Ivan Pace
Pace transferred from Miami (Ohio) to Cincinnati for 2022 and put together one of the best defensive seasons in college football history. 20.5 TFL, 9 sacks, Unanimous First Team All-American, AAC Defensive Player of the Year.
Wisconsin EDGE Nick Herbig
30 TFL and 20 sacks in his final two seasons with Wisconsin. TJ Watt may provide the front office with some input on this guy.
Alabama linebacker Henry To'o'To'o
Another guy who saw his draft stock fall quite a bit in 2022. The talent is there, but it would be a risky pick.
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USC wide receiver Jordan Addison
The star WR didn't have a great week in Indianapolis, but his tape remains very good.
Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes
He could be a decent corner option in the second round.
Georgia offensive lineman Broderick Jones
A freak athlete, this is one of the few offensive tackles that the team could pursue within the first two rounds.
Duke linebacker Shaka Heyward
Mississippi State defensive lineman Cameron Young
Oregon State offensive lineman Brandon Kipper
Oklahoma defensive back Justin Broiles
Toledo defensive lineman Desjuan Johnson
TCU EDGE Dylan Horton
Troy center Jake Andrews
Washington guard Henry Bainivalu
Maryland cornerback Deonte Banks
Oregon guard TJ Bass
Alabama safety Jordan Battle
Auburn running back Tank Bigsby
Illinois running back Chase Brown
Michigan defensive lineman Mike Morris
Texas linebacker Demarvion Overshown
Penn State tight end Brenton Strange
Penn State wide receiver Parker Washington
Penn State safety Ji'Ayir Brown
Kansas State cornerback Julius Brents
Ole Miss guard Nick Broeker
Texas defensive lineman Keondre Coburn
Florida defensive back Trey Dean III
USC running back Travis Dye
Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt
Texas A&M cornerback Antonio Johnson
Ohio State offensive lineman Paris Johnson
Texas running back Roschon Johnson
Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers
Auburn linebacker Derick Hall
Oklahoma offensive tackle Anton Harrison
Michigan offensive lineman Ryan Hayes
Texas A&M cornerback Jaylon Jones
Notre Dame safety Brandon Joseph
Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta
Minnesota-Duluth offensive lineman Brent Laing
Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer
Clemson offensive lineman Jordan McFadden
TCU running back Kendre Miller
East Carolina running back Keaton Mitchell
Oklahoma offensive lineman Wanya Morris
Alabama cornerback Eli Ricks
Florida State cornerback Jammie Robinson
Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez Jr.
South Carolina cornerback Darius Rush
California defensive back Daniel Scott
Boise State defensive back JL Skinner
South Carolina cornerback Cam Smith
Syracuse cornerback Garrett Williams
Wake Forest tight end Blake Whiteheart
Mississippi State linebacker Tyrus Wheat
Pittsburgh offensive lineman Carter Warren
USC offensive lineman Andrew Vorhees
Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn
Houston quarterback Clayton Tune
Wisconsin offensive lineman Joe Tippman
Arkansas offensive lineman Ricky Stromberg
Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Steen
Iowa defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness
Michigan offensive lineman Olusegun Oluwatimi
Appalachian State running back Cameron Peoples
Kansas linebacker Lonnie Phelps
Utah cornerback Clark Phillips III
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