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2017 NFL Mock Draft: 1st-Round Projections after Week 5

By Tyler Brooke

Sep 24, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) carries against the Auburn Tigers during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) carries against the Auburn Tigers during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Louisville Cardinals linebacker Devonte Fields (92) celebrates after a sack during the first half in the 2015 Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Louisville Cardinals linebacker Devonte Fields (92) celebrates after a sack during the first half in the 2015 Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

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Like any team that needs help defensively, the Pittsburgh Steelers could always use some more help rushing the passer. Even when Bud Dupree returns, the Steelers could add another edge rusher that can make his way into the rotation to keep the pressure coming.

Louisville’s Devonte Fields has been inconsistent at times this season, but the has still picked up two sacks and three quarterback hurries. He’s also made a lot of plays at the line of scrimmage, batting down two passes and intercepting another one.

Fields does a get job getting off the snap and bending the corner to generate pressure. He may not be able to do that on every play, but bringing him in for pass situations as a rookie could help him develop into a formidable edge rusher.

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