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ESPN with a perfect NFL Draft fit for the Steelers

Who fits?

That is commonly the question as fans and media start to look at the 2024 NFL Draft and the prospects who are entering it. Some will look at team needs and try to marry them with the best possible prospect, while others want to take a deeper dive into who might be available when any particular team selects.

For the Pittsburgh Steelers, who currently hold the 20th overall pick, there are options for the team as they have some question marks on their roster.

So, who fits best?

Matt Bowan of ESPN took that exercise to heart recently, and has the Steelers taking a center at the 20th pick, but it might not be the player everyone expects.

Take a look at what he thought of the best fit for the Steelers:

C Jackson Powers-Johnson to the Steelers

Height: 6-3 | Weight: 328
College: Oregon

Where Pittsburgh could get him: Pick No. 20

“The Steelers will feature a run-heavy attack with play-action elements under new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. That’s a fit for Powers-Johnson, given his strength at the point of attack, instincts at the snap and the toughness he would bring to the middle of the Pittsburgh offensive line.

“Powers-Johnson is quick to identify stunts and close down interior pass-rushing lanes, plus he can combo/climb to create daylight in Smith’s zone run game. He played center, left guard, right guard and right tackle at Oregon, and that versatility will help his value.”


We all know Powers-Johnson is one of the top centers in this crop, but is that who the Steelers will pick at 20? Would you be happy if that’s the direction they went, or do you prefer another center who might be available?

Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below, and be sure to stay tuned to SCN for the latest news and notes surrounding the Steelers as they prepare for the 2024 NFL Draft and the rest of free agency.

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