We spend a good chunk of the pre-draft process examining the best fit for our teams.
But seldom do we take a second to survey the landscape of the division and see what would make other teams better.
Today we are going to do just that, as we look at one prospect for the Ravens, Bengals, and Browns that the Pittsburgh Steelers won't want any part of:
One of the more the complete WRs in the #NFLDraft, here’s why Adonai Mitchell could be one of this best in his class: ⬇️https://t.co/Sp5BGFD8bo pic.twitter.com/fcZWgFCW30
— Rob Gregson (@NFL_Rob) April 7, 2024
Adonai Mitchell is easily one of the best WRs in this class. Steelers fans will want no part of a Ravens team (that just acquired Derrick Henry) to add an elite separator to Lamar Jackson's arsenal.
The reigning MVP already has proven commodities via Mark Andrews and Zay Flowers, meaning a third threat could take the two-time MVP over the top.
#Georgia TE Brock Bowers may fall due to positional value, but his play suggests he’s a top 5 player in this class. Full report ⬇️https://t.co/MEyitb67Z7 pic.twitter.com/6sc62n1hBs
— Rob Gregson (@NFL_Rob) April 2, 2024
Brock Bowers is undoubtedly a top five player in this class in my opinion. So how would he fall to 18th overall and become a Bengal, something that is increasingly rumored:
Positional Value.
Teams don't value tight ends, both in play and financially the way they do even other offensive positions like tackle, WR and QB. That means Bowers could see a slide and end up falling into the palm of Cincinnati, a pick no one outside of the Queen City would take pleasure in.
Here's what 292-pound Braden Fiske's 4.78 official 40 time looks like on a football field.
— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) April 14, 2024
This is exactly why every DL coach in NFL will spend next 10 days wearing out their GM to draft @bradenfiske55. #TheDraftStartsInMOBILE™️ pic.twitter.com/NpxzVWo5bW
The last thing any opponent of the Browns wants to see is star pass rusher and reigning DPOY Myles Garrett get better.
But if Cleveland adds Braden Fiske with their first pick in the draft, you can bank on that happening.
Cleveland doesn't have a first-rounder, meaning they will need to hit on their second-round selection. I have trouble finding a player that's a better fit, with a higher potential for impact than Fiske at 54.
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