Player: OLB Jack Sawyer
Stock Value: Purchased
Reasoning: The Steelers’ fourth-round selection of OLB Jack Sawyer didn’t address a big need, but did represent positional and draft value. He will come in as the fourth edge defender, but will focus on special teams as a rookie. Perhaps he could develop into a starter in the future when one of T.J. Watt or Alex Highsmith departs.
When the Steelers drafted Jack Sawyer, many fans’ immediate reaction might have been confusion. With only six draft picks and none in the second, why do you use a fourth-round pick on a linebacker?