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2018 NFL Draft: Breaking down the top need for each team

By Peter Panacy

NEW YORK - APRIL 26: A ball and helmets are seen in front of the podium prior to the start of the 2008 NFL Draft on April 26, 2008 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - APRIL 26: A ball and helmets are seen in front of the podium prior to the start of the 2008 NFL Draft on April 26, 2008 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – NOVEMBER 16: Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans carries the ball against Sean Davis #28 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half during the game at Heinz Field on November 16, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – NOVEMBER 16: Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans carries the ball against Sean Davis #28 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half during the game at Heinz Field on November 16, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

55. . Strong Safety. . Pittsburgh Steelers. . team

After a few years of having a bad defense, especially within the secondary, the Pittsburgh Steelers seem to have turned things around on this side of the ball.

Still, it’s far from a complete unit.

One of the major weaknesses is at strong safety, where starting defensive back Sean Davis has been a disappointment. Pro Football Focus has given him a 39.3 overall grade this season, which ranks 81st out of 108 qualifiers.

Landing a playmaking tight end would be nice, and there’s room for depth improvements along the offensive line too.

And it’s not too early to start thinking about a potential heir apparent to quarterback Ben Roethlisberger either.