2017 NFL Mock Draft: 1st-Round Projections after Week 3

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Sep 1, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Cameron Sutton (23) motions to the crowd during the second half against the Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee won in overtime 20-13. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

55. . CB. Tennessee. Cameron Sutton. 30. player

There’s no denying that the Pittsburgh Steelers have arguably the most explosive offensive in football, which is strange considering the team has been known for its defense over the year. Unfortunately, that defense has a lot of aging players and they need to continue adding more youth through the draft.

A cornerback could be a nice pick this late in the first round. One guy that a lot of scouts are starting to talk about is Tennessee’s Cameron Sutton. Although he suffered an ankle injury this week that could force him to miss some time, he looked great in the team’s first three games.

The Volunteers cornerback has the physical tools and mentality to be a great man coverage corner in the NFL. He had an especially impressive game against Virginia Tech, limiting the impact Hokies receiver Isaiah Ford had on the game.

Pittsburgh needs some younger defensive backs, and Sutton has the upside to be a future No. 1 corner for the Steelers.

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