Player: ILB Payton Wilson
Stock Value: Purchased
Reasoning: The Steelers used their second of two third-round draft ILB Payton Wilson. An award-winning linebacker at the college level who tested very well, such athletes rarely fall so far. Reportedly, however, most teams in the league have serious concerns about his long-term medical prospects. At least 22 teams believe his body will only hold up to justify playing out his rookie contract. The Steelers disagreed with that medical assessment and took the opportunity to draft him as a result.
The Steelers did their homework on the inside linebacker class this year—more than I anticipated, to be honest.