The Pittsburgh Steelers were bound to make a trade at some point during the 2023 NFL Draft in order to gain some extra capital. That has finally happened towards the end of the third round and the Carolina Panthers selected linebacker from the University of Oregon, D.J. Johnson with the Steelers' original 80th overall pick.
#Steelers trade 80 to Carolina for 93 and 132
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 29, 2023
Pittsburgh has already has a very productive draft and now the organization adds a pick at the end of the fourth round in order to make up for giving the New England Patriots the 120th overall pick on Thursday. The Steelers were able to draft offensive lineman, Broderick Jones due to a trade-up.
Broderick Jones looks to get out on the edge and make a block during the 2023 College Football Playoffs. Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas | USA Today Sports
We will continue to update Steeler Nation as the exciting draft weekend continues. Pittsburgh could still target a linebacker, wide receiver, edge rusher or tight end at the end of the third round with the 93rd overall selection.
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