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2017 NFL Draft: Final Round 1 Mock for All 32 Picks

By Peter Panacy

May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 5, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Colorado Buffalos defensive back Chidobe Awuzie speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Colorado Buffalos defensive back Chidobe Awuzie speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Cornerback. Colorado. Chidobe Awuzie. 30. player. 55.

The Pittsburgh Steelers still haven’t quite figured out the right combination of players on defense to return this group to its once-proud level, and help in the secondary has to be considered a top need.

Colorado cornerback Chidobe Awuzie has climbed NFL Draft boards for some time now, and he’d likely be a nice fit to install right away in this rebuilding group.

Awuzie has all the traits of being a true shutdown corner, which would allow the Steelers to focus their remaining draft efforts to solve other positions of defensive need.