20. Steelers – Matt Corral, Quarterback, Ole Miss
The Steelers haven’t had a quarterback controversy in nearly 20 years, so this is a significant selection for the team. They cannot reasonably believe that signing Mitch Trubisky is the solution, so they must draft someone. The Steelers have the option of trading up if they find someone they like, but picking Corral 20th overall isn’t the worst-case scenario. He has the mobility that organizations look for in a quarterback these days, and he had two strong seasons at Ole Miss. He should be refined enough to immediately challenge Trubisky for the starting job and maybe become Pittsburgh’s quarterback of the future.
20. Steelers – Matt Corral, Quarterback, Ole Miss
21. Patriots – Kaiir Elam, Cornerback, Florida
Elam’s father and uncle also played in the NFL, so the genes are present. Of course, his uncle Matt was a flop after leaving Florida last decade. Kaiir also didn’t have a particularly memorable tenure with the Gators. But he’s 6’2″ and has all of the physical tools to be a good NFL cornerback. More crucially, New England requires a cornerback but is selecting too late to secure one of the best available. The Patriots have officially lost JC Jackson in free agency, leaving a significant gap in their secondary. That leaves them with little alternative than to go after Elam.
21. Patriots – Kaiir Elam, Cornerback, Florida
