Thursday, May 16, 2024

Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 NFL power rankings post-draft roundup

Throughout the 2024 NFL season, we will compile a consensus NFL Power Rankings that averages the rankings of all 32 NFL teams.

Below you will find a post-NFL draft roundup for the Pittsburgh Steelers in our consensus 2024 NFL Power Rankings.

ESPN -- Rank: 15

Most improved: Quarterback

It's tempting to go with the offensive line here, but the veteran quarterback additions edge out the rookie offensive linemen. Russell Wilson threw for 26 touchdowns to eight interceptions a year ago, while a combination of Kenny Pickett, Mitchell Trubisky and Mason Rudolph threw 13 touchdowns to nine interceptions. At the very least, Wilson and Justin Fields should offer a mixture of more stability and a higher ceiling at the position -- especially in a run-first, play-action-heavy offense that plays to their strengths. -- Brooke Pryor

NFL.com -- Rank: 13

That's two years in a row where I left the draft thinking the Steelers had a top-five haul. There was a clear emphasis on bolstering the trenches. They possibly came away with two immediate starters on the offensive line in Troy Fautaunu and Zach Frazier, plus an excellent fourth-round depth piece in guard Mason McCormick. The Round 3 Wilson brothers, receiver Roman and linebacker Payton (NOTE: not actually brothers), could end up being great choices, with some luck. If I'm being greedy, I might have wanted a little more help on defense, specifically on the line and in the secondary, but holy moly, it felt like Pittsburgh made one strong pick after another throughout. We've tossed a few bouquets to the Steelers for their drafts over the years, and to be fair, some of those classes ended up worse than we imagined. But it's hard right now to view this year's crop as anything less than inspired.

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CBS Sports -- Rank: 19

They added a lot of physical toughness in the draft, which will help Russell Wilson on offense and improve the defense. Will it be Wilson or Justin Fields starting for most of the season?

USA Today -- Rank: 13

A revamped offensive line is set to start four players acquired over the past year and change. Assuming it coalesces, good news for QBs Russell Wilson and Justin Fields — they absorbed a combined 89 sacks with their former teams in 2023 — and maybe more so for what should be re-emphasized run game.

The Athletic -- Rank: 18

Whoever ends up playing quarterback for the Steelers (Russell Wilson and Justin Fields are the contenders, in case you hadn't heard), he should have plenty of protection. Pittsburgh took three offensive linemen, including two of the feistiest in this draft (tackle Troy Fautanu and center Zach Frazier), with their first two picks.

Fox Sports -- Rank: 19

The best thing going in Pittsburgh right now is what's been done along the offensive line. If the Steelers' young draft picks play up to their potential, it's going to make life much easier on their QB1. We can count on the defense to be stout. How much better does Russell Wilson (or Justin Fields) make you feel about the Steelers' ability to score points? I'll say I'm cautiously optimistic.

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