NFL Draft: 2017 First-Round Mock for All 32 Teams

2017 NFL Draft: Full Round 1 Mock for All 32 Teams Across the League

Sep 5, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) celebrates his sack against Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Mike Bercovici (2) (not pictured)in the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 3, 2015; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive end Dawuane Smoot (91) sacks Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) at Memorial Stadium. The Fighting Illini won 14 – 13. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports /

Dawuane Smoot. 28. player. 55. . EDGE. Illinois

The Pittsburgh Steelers could pick one of a few defensive positions to address in Round 1 of the NFL Draft. But getting stronger within their front seven makes the most sense.

Illinois edge rusher Dawuane Smoot isn’t exactly a prototypical pass-rusher, and he won’t generate the sack totals.

But what does make him special is the ability to wreak havoc within the pocket, opening up lanes for other rushers to get to the quarterback.

Pittsburgh can build from there — find guys capable of rushing the pocket while Smoot absorbs multiple offensive linemen at once.