2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections after CFP Semifinals

There’s chatter that the Pittsburgh Steelers might look to add a running back to complement Le’Veon Bell as a solid backup with DeAngelo Williams getting up there in age, but that’s just not the smartest way to utilize a first round selection.

Bell is arguably the best running back in the league, although there’s not much of an argument for those who have seen him play, and the Steelers would be better off adding some depth on the defensive side of the ball or even a tight end. Ben Roethlisberger loves passing to tight ends and without Heath Miller, he has had to rely on receivers more.

However, if Jarrad Davis is still available at No. 28, Pittsburgh needs to jump at the opportunity to select him. The Florida linebacker is as aggressive as they come and can disrupt the game if he remains disciplined. He has the habit of trying to blow up a play and then opening up a running lane because of it.

The senior linebacker didn’t have the stats this year that he would have liked, but he only played nine games, recording 60 tackles, six for loss and two sacks. He is excellent in pass coverage and would be a nice addition to a Steelers defense that might just be losing a couple of outside linebackers.