Godwin ObajeSleeper Prospects the Steelers Should Target in the 2025 NFL Draft
The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up for the 2025 NFL draft, and with their quarterback depth chart looking uncertain, they may need to focus on other positions to strengthen their team. While the quarterback position is crucial, the Steelers’ defense is where they pride themselves on outclassing their opponents. Let’s take a look at three sleeper prospects the Steelers should consider targeting in the upcoming draft.
Jahdae Barron, Cornerback, Texas
Despite cornerback not being a pressing need for the Steelers in 2025, Jahdae Barron is an intriguing prospect. Barron’s instincts and ball skills have impressed scouts, and his athleticism is undeniable. He ran a 4.39 40-yard dash at the combine and was the 2024 Jim Thorpe Award winner from Texas football. Barron’s ability to track the ball would be an exceptional addition to Pittsburgh’s turnover-happy defense.
Derrick Harmon, Defensive Tackle, Oregon
The Steelers’ defense excels at giving opposing offenses an atomic wedgie around the line of scrimmage. Derrick Harmon, a 6-foot-4 311-pound interior disruptor from Oregon football, is a prospect who can move around the line in a 3-4 scheme. Harmon excels at pressuring quarterbacks up the middle, and his ability to generate pressure would be a valuable asset to the Steelers’ defense.
Kenneth Grant, Defensive Tackle, Michigan
Michigan’s junior defensive tackle Kenneth Grant is a 6-foot-4, 334-pound defensive equivalent of turkey stuffing. Grant’s size and athleticism make him an attractive prospect for the Steelers. He was No. 3 on Bruce Feldman’s annual Freak List due to his agility and athleticism in a 330-340 pound frame. Grant played an integral role in the Wolverines’ national championship run and could help rejuvenate the Steelers’ interior defense.
Conclusion
The Steelers have a talented roster, but adding these sleeper prospects could help take their team to the next level. By targeting players like Barron, Harmon, and Grant, the Steelers can strengthen their defense and make a push for the playoffs.
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