Pittsburgh Steelers post-Combine & post-Pro Days mock draft- UPDATED 4/9

24 Cordy Glenn, OL Georgia- a position flexible OL that spent most of his time in Georgia at LG, while his senior year he played LT.  For a big guy her sure does move his body well, nimble on his feet and packs power when blocking.  Very long arms and great balance.  While I do know we worked out the Georgia kicker, I cannot find any verification that we went to the Georgia pro day.

56 Mike Martin, DT Michigan- Tomlin spoke to him at the Combine, as well as attended his pro day.  He also has the position flexibility that Tomlin covets.  He's familiar with both a 40 and 30 front, holding down the zero tech NT spot most of the time.  He was a wrestler in high school.  He's the Incredible Hulk.  Did I mention his explosion rate?  78.9.  Thats insane.  On a side note- the 2nd round looks to be a win/win situation due to Martin and now Josh Chapman are graded back to back at 79 and 80 respectively.  Id be thrilled with either.  And thats why Tomlin, Colbert and Co. have spent so much time with them.
Here's a cut from Tomlin at the Michigan pro day: http://espn.go.com/blog/colleges/michigan/post/_/id/3368/former-u-m-players-do-well-at-pro-day

86 Mychal Kendricks, LB Cal- another position flexible player, having started at both outside and inside LB in a 3-4 defense.  Clocked at 4.4 40 at the Combine with a 39 inch verticle.  That makes up for his height, 5'11 240.  We attended his pro day.

119 Ronnie Hillman, RB San Diego State- Mendenhill's injury and play along with our depth at RB inexperience almost forces us to draft a RB.  Of the half dozen he seem to be interested, the 1 common thread is- scat back.  Hillman can drop to another gear altogether to get separation, while not doing the 1 thing Mendy did too often- spinning.  Hillman has a very quick twitch juke.  We attended his pro day.

159 Marvin McNutt, WR Iowa- think of a taller, faster Hines Ward.  He had a solid 4.5 40 while standing at almost 6'3.  The biggest comparison to Ward is Marvin's love to get nasty in the blocking game.  We attended his pro day.

193 Keith Tandy, DB WVU- we spoke to him at the Combine, went to his pro day, and recently worked him out at our facility.  Tandy plays best in off man or zone coverage with considerable speed to cover and close, and a 38 in verticle.  He can also play FS if needed.  As far as run support/closing speed, check this out:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CImb4SbdQGc

231 Levy Adcock, OL Oklahoma State- He has the build to be an excellent swing OL.  He has started at both RT and LT in the Big 12 but due to an injury will fall some.  He is a smart technician and loves to play thru the whistle.  He gave up no sacks in 2010.  We attended his pro day.

240 Matt Veldman, TE North Dakota State- I stumbled across Matt while searching for a list of pro days we've attended.  There were around a dozen teams at the Buffalo pro day.  At 6'7 256 he is known as a very solid in line blocker, that with a 35 inch vertical on top of being 6'7 he will win most, if not all jump balls.  He has very good hands, though while he is the same size as the Saints Jimmy Graham, he doesnt have his breakaway speed.  A 4.7 40 is decent enough to at least make him a check down option if not a fade route winner.  He is a work in progress that will easily take DJ's TE spot, with Stampley taking over the FB duties.


246 Akiem Hicks, DL Regina-  Hicks is a transfer from LSU.  At 6'5 320 he played thru the defensive line at Regina, but will probably fit best as a 5 tech with us.  However, throw another 10-15 pounds on him, and he can back up Martin for the next 10 years, like Hampton had Hoke, MM would have Hicks.  He had a fantastic East/West game.  He was a recent invite for a personal workout.


248 Jerrell Harris, LB Alabama- Formerly the ILB before Hightower moved in.  Though Harris was so valuable that Saban took advantage of his flexibility and moved him outside.  He has the build Tomlin prefers for an ILB more than an OLB.  He will compete with Sly, Foote and Ivy for the backup ILB spot as well as play on special teams.  Tomlin has a tendency to draft 2 LBs, and Harris was recently invited for a private workout.  He is my newest addition taking Sean Richardson's place.  While we did go to the Vandy pro day, I do think we focus on safety in the 2013 draft.  Also, Tandy has the ability to fill in at FS.

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