2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Projections after Week 12

Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 22, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Sidney Jones (26) in action against the Oregon State Beavers during the first quarter at Husky Stadium. Washington won 41-17. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /

55. . CB. Washington. Sidney Jones. 27. player

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have all of the talent in the world on offense, but they desperately need to keep adding young talent to their aging defense. They could look at pretty much any position on that side of the ball, but the Steelers should probably get some help for their secondary.

Washington’s Sidney Jones already looks like a guy who could shut down an entire half of the field with some of the his performances for the Huskies. He has rarely been thrown at this season, and when quarterbacks do throw his way they tend to regret it.

The fact Jones has rarely been tested may hurt him from a draft standpoint, but the talent is definitely still there. Pittsburgh needs a cornerback with lockdown potential, so Jones makes a lot of sense with this pick.

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