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2019 NFL Draft: Early Round 1 mock for all 32 teams across the league

By Peter Panacy

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A Dallas Cowboys fan cheers during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A Dallas Cowboys fan cheers during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – JANUARY 01: Linebacker Te’von Coney #4 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in action during the BattleFrog Fiesta Bowl against the Ohio State Buckeyes at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 1, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Buckeyes defeated the Fighting Irish 44-28. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – JANUARY 01: Linebacker Te’von Coney #4 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in action during the BattleFrog Fiesta Bowl against the Ohio State Buckeyes at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 1, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Buckeyes defeated the Fighting Irish 44-28. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

player. 55. . Inside Linebacker. Notre Dame. Te'Von Coney. 19

The Pittsburgh Steelers are appearing to be more of a hot mess than anything else this season. And while they have enough talent to remain competitive enough for a postseason berth, it’s pretty clear there are more than a few problems to address this upcoming offseason and NFL Draft.

Pittsburgh could go running back here, but the team appears pretty sold on James Conner, who’ll likely retain starting duties regardless whatever happens with Le’Veon Bell this season and beyond.

Instead, the real issues are on defense. The absence of linebacker Ryan Shazier (back) continues to be felt, so why not grab the best inside backer in this year’s draft class?

Notre Dame’s Te’von Coney is a solid choice here at No. 19.

Coney needs to work on his coverage skills at the pro level. But he’s excellent against the run, and even that’s an area the Steelers need some improvement.