Player: OLB Jack Sawyer
Stock Value: Up
Reasoning: Making a start due to injuries to T.J. Watt and Nick Herbig, rookie OLB Jack Sawyer stepped up for Pittsburgh. Statistically, he recorded five tackles against the Lions, including one for loss. Although he didn’t record a sack, he applied pressure, including two quarterback hits. An imperfect game it was for the rookie, but it also offered encouragement for the future.
The Steelers have invested not insubstantially in the outside linebacker position in recent years. While midround picks are not the crown jewels of a draft class, Pittsburgh has made that spot count.