The second day of the 2023 NFL Draught might be the turning point for a team’s class.
The first round is the usual spot to find elite talent, but the second and third rounds are crucial for clubs to find solid starters. In addition to several potential stars, all 32 clubs hoped to take something positive away from Friday’s events.
With two renowned quarterbacks landing in their new positions and a kicker going off the board at a surprisingly high point, the evening proved to be rather dramatic.
every choice: All 259 NFL draught picks examined team by team.
Pittsburgh Steelers
The benefits of Omar Khan’s insight in the Chase Claypool trade were realised in his first draught as general manager. Joey Porter Jr., the son of former Steelers star and longtime assistant coach Joey Porter, was selected by Pittsburgh with the No. 32 overall pick, which effectively acted as a bonus first-round pick. But more importantly, with the addition of offensive tackle Broderick Jones (a first-round pick) and cornerback Porter Jr., the team has addressed two of its most glaring weaknesses. Keeanu Benton, a defensive tackle, was selected in the second round, and Darnell Washington, a tight end, in the third.
