The Steelers picked up a couple of young defensive linemen as rookie free agents in Martavius Prince of Southern Mississippi and Jordan Reffett of Washington, but I wouldn't expect either to make a push to make this team as anything except as practice squad players.
My opinion may change once I see them practice - starting this weekend - but that's the feeling for now, as both went undrafted in what was considered a so-so defensive line draft.
Then again, they are just trying to beat out Nick Eason.
The two guys the Steelers did get as undrafted rookies who I like are wide receiver Micah Rucker of Southern Illinois and center Doug Legursky of Marshall.
Rucker is a 6-6 receiver with some speed who had an outstanding season at Southern Illinois last year. He caught two touchdowns working against Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie – a first-round draft pick – when those two squared off.
Legursky has good size and I felt he had a good chance to be drafted. But there isn't always a strong push to draft centers. He also may be able to play some guard.
I'm surprised the Colts didn't take Legursky, they drafted three centers!
ReplyDeleteI think you said it all when you referred to the D linemen only having to beat out Eason. If nobody can take his spot our depth is really sorry.
ReplyDeleteI also like the Dorien Bryant signing. If he can show he is willing to work hard and earn a spot, he could be a huge steal. He has nice hands and blazing speed.
Micah Rucker had an amazing Pro Day & performed well at a lower level school (Eastern Illinois). I'm excited to see what he can do.
ReplyDeleteBut why the heck would the Steelers sign a 6'2" TE? Are they looking at him as a FB? His blocking must be incredible because he only had 1 catch last year for 10 yards. 8 catches total over his 4 years at Miss. St.
The tight end is a camp body who will be looked at as a blocker. They've already got 6-5 and 6-7 tight ends. If the guy makes the team, it wouldn't be as a pass catcher.
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