Treat88's Pre Combine Mock

[treat88]

1. Cordarelle Patterson, WR TENN
2. Travis Kelce, TE CINN
3. Kiko Alonso, ILB
4. Kenjon Barner, RB ORE
5. Zaviar Gooden, OLB MIZZ
6. J.J. Wilcox, SS GASO
7. Brice Butler, WR SDSU


Tried to mix in some fallers and some reaches while trying to project what positions I would like to see the team address. This is put together from the standpoint of how I would go about picking my positions as a GM rather than trying to actually guess what the Steelers will do. For some reason, I think that would look very different.

I know I will be much higher on Kelce than most. Personally I think he's the best TE in the class, but all criticisms are welcome. I think Alonso and Kelce could easily be projected to switch slots depending on how folks see them.

Interesting exercise nonetheless.
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[jebrick]

I'm not a fan of Kiko Alonso especially with out a NT to suck up the tackles. But because of the uncertainty about Spence I think he could be taken.
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[wwhickok]

The guy I'm most unsure about on this list is Kiko Alonzo, because he's the guy I'm least familiar with. The rest of them, I wouldn't be heart broken. I think that Gooden could be a nice addition actually, he has some upside. Kelce, I'm not sure if I agree or not he's the best TE in the draft, but I also don't know that I'd be upset if we selected him.

[FourThreeMafia]

Sorry treat, hate it.

I like Patterson in the first but that is it.

7 starters on our defense our 32 or older and 3 of our first 4 picks are on offense? It would be one thing if they were huge steals, but guys like Kelce and Barner arguably are reaches at that point.

Dont like Alonso as an ILB either.
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[armsteeld]

@Treat88, how did Patterson fare vs the better DBs? MS ST, Bama, and LSU shuthim down! I could care less about his return ability. I am not sold on this guy and think he is as raw as Stephen Hill. We need an immediate contributor since many feel Wallace will be gone. Your thoughts?
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[AlanFanecaFan]

[FourThreeMafia]

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[armsteeld]

@43, you are so wrong this time. You are high speefd and I like that, however, my point is if a WR can't beat the better collegiate CBs, then he isn't worth 17th pick. I base my observation on said player vs elite competition and measureables. He disappears against better DBs! If a highly praised DE disappeared once he faced NFL level talent, would you reconsider his worth? Before you respond, remember comments you may have made about Wallace. So no I am basing my statement due to dislike of Patterson but rather his ability to contend.
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[treat88]

[JustPlainNasty]

Im with 43 on this one.

Im ok with Patterson but prefer someone that run great routes and separates better.

Patterson can be Santonio though or a young Anquan Boldin maybe. My concern is he may just be a better Josh Cribbs.

If I'm going WR Im looking at Hopkins. Hunter did rise on my boards from no consideration to into consideration. He became more aggressive and showed ability to "go get it". I hadn't seen that in the little of 11 and beginning of 12.

Keenan Allen really is an unknown in a sense because he was hindered so much by the limited passing ability of his brother. What can he really do? how far behind is his development and understanding of routes, techniques and the in's and outs of the game? Most of his routes were quick slants that he fought for the ball, often thrown high or with little room to run because of the concentration of defenders on him.

Id also think seriously about Wheaton or Patton in the 2nd. Tavon Austin is a wild card, but Ace Sanders may be just as good.
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[SteelProven]

Patterson has to much boom/bust for my liking. Especially since there are a bunch of other nearly equal players that could be had later. But I can honestly say I knew nothing about Patterson before the draft season started. But the few cut ups on YouTube. I don't want a WR but if the Steelers take one then I'll understand.

The rest of the draft is good fills some positional needs and put some much needed youth on defense.

If there is a WR I take in the first is Hopkins as he's a big body WR that gives the Steelers WR corp some much needed physicality.
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[jebrick]

I really like Hopkins. His 40 time will tell were he is drafted. Hopkins is an inch shorter than Patterson but has longer arms and is a hand catcher. And runs good routes.

The comparison to Josh Cribs is very good. Patterson is explosive with the ball in his hands. He is boom/bust and those are better taken in the very late 1st to early 2nd at WR. A pass rusher like Ezekiel Ansah is also boom/bust but is is much harder finding those skills so he will go in the top 15 if not the top 10.

Keenan Allen comparison would be Marvin Harrison. Run good routes. Gets separation. Gets open. Nothing flashy.
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[FourThreeMafia]

[armsteeld]