2019 NFL Mock Draft: Projected first round after Super Bowl LIII

By Dana Becker | Feb 4, 2019

COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 1: Nick Bosa #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after recovering a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Oregon State Beavers at Ohio Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

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20. player. 55. . DE/LB. Florida. Jachai Polite

Missing the playoffs for the first time since 2013 is not sitting well with fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers. And, despite winning nine games, there are plenty of issues going on within the team ranging from Antonio Brown to Le’Veon Bell.

While those questions need answering, the defense has also taken a step back compared to recent years, ranking just 16th in points allowed this past year. They were also just 29th in turnovers forced, numbers that could greatly improve with a speedy edge rusher like Florida’s Jachai Polite.

Polite had himself a breakout season for the Gators this past year, as the junior recorded 11 sacks and 19.5 tackles for loss. He also forced six fumbles, showing those takeaway skills that the Steelers lacked this past year.

At 6-foot-2 and 242 pounds, Polite still needs some final touches on him, but he has all the tools to become a wrecking force for Steeler Nation.

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