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Pryor: Steelers Believe Payton Wilson Can Fill Some Of Ryan Shazier’s Shoes

Payton Wilson is the biggest swing the Pittsburgh Steelers have taken in seeking to replace Ryan Shazier in the draft since Devin Bush. Bush was a massive swing and a miss as a top-10 pick, but Wilson, a third-round pick, can help clean up that mistake.

The Steelers also drafted Shazier in the first round back in 2014. An instant starter, he took a couple of years to find his footing but soon developed into a top middle linebacker. He was on his way to an All-Pro season when he suffered a career-ending spinal injury.

Since then, the inside linebacker position has been a revolving door despite their valiant efforts.