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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Projections after Week 8

By Tyler Brooke

Oct 1, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warms up prior to the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warms up prior to the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA;Missouri Tigers defensive end Charles Harris (91) works out prior to the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA;Missouri Tigers defensive end Charles Harris (91) works out prior to the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Missouri. Charles Harris. 28. player. 55. . EDGE

The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to need help at outside linebacker, even with Bud Dupree expected to return in 2017. Jarvis Jones is a free agent after this season and James Harrison could be playing his final season.

With that in mind, the Steelers would be smart to pick up another pass rusher on the outside. Missouri’s Charles Harris is the next best available edge rusher on the board, and he’s not a bad consolation prize.

Harris is arguably the most technically sound pass rusher in this draft class thanks to a number of moves at his disposal. He’s an athletic and polished pass rusher, but the question is whether or not he has limited upside.

Regardless, Harris is a proven pass rusher that could be a great addition to Pittsburgh’s defense.

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