The NFL Draft is art, not science. Selections come without guarantees and zero refund policy. But there are ways for teams to boost their chances of success. Picking players whose college schemes mimic the NFL systems they’re joining makes for a cleaner and easier evaluation. Pittsburgh’s 2025 class is full of examples, a smart and sound way of drafting.
It begins with first-rounder Derrick Harmon. Versatile, he played up and down the line at Oregon. It was common to see the Ducks utilize an odd/three-man front, and Harmon often aligned as a 4i/5T, inside shade or head up on the offensive tackle.