Kevin Colbert and company have been in charge of the Steelers draft operations for so long now we can look back on the data and make some educated guess on what they will do with their first round pick. The front office rarely strays from their philosophies, and typically follow a similar path on a yearly basis. Below are some of the things we know about this player personnel group and stuff you can safely expect on Day 1 of the draft.
If Mike Tomlin or Kevin Colbert weren't at their Pro Day they’re (probably) not the pick
Mike Tomlin and Kevin Colbert’s presence at a prospect’s Pro Day is a big key to whether or not they’re interested in a player.