NFL Power Rankings: A Post-2017 NFL Draft Look at All 32 Teams
By Peter Panacy
Key NFL Draft Additions: EDGE T.J. Watt, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, DB Cam Sutton
Adding Wisconsin edge rusher T.J. Watt was a great move for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who need a plethora of defensive playmakers over the next couple of years.
Watt should fit in seamlessly and add some of the meanness Pittsburgh’s defense has lacked for some time now. If he can get some help up front, it wouldn’t be a shock to see Watt turn into one of the next best pass-rushers.
This, and the Round 2 selection of wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, propel the Steelers two spots in our NFL power rankings.
Smith-Schuster should wind up being a great complement to No. 1 receiver Antonio Brown and, possibly, a replacement should the Steelers decide to move on from their top receiving talent.
It would have been nice to see Pittsburgh add a few more pieces within its secondary, but defensive back Cam Sutton can play either cornerback or safety. That should help out a lot.