1.14 Broderick Jones OT

[LakecrestSteeler]

https://youtu.be/6la42er4L7k

Did we sneak in before the Jets? I assume yes.

[RemoAZ]

Hate giving up a pick but it's worth it for a 4th. Had to have one of the top tackles imo and Jets take him if we don't move up.

[gojira5150]

They moved up for this dude when Christian Gonzalez was available. We needed an Elite CB to stick to all the WR's in the AFC.
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Gave up a 4th (120) too. Unbelievable.

Of course, Gonzalez goes to the Pats. BB gets over on Jibba Jabba AGAIN

[Steelafan77]

Perhaps they expect to trade down tomorrow and accrue a pick or two?


I love the pick myself….when’s the last time they drafted a highly rated LT?


More so Kenny has to be excited too!

[TN Steeler]

I like the pick. I also think they with look to trade pick 32 to recoup the pick that they gave up .

[Baltostiller]

That dude looked like he wanted no part of being drafted by the Steelers. He took the hat off right away and had a shitty look on his face. Not good.

[Jtf]

Perhaps they expect to trade down tomorrow and accrue a pick or two?


I love the pick myself….when’s the last time they drafted a highly rated LT?


More so Kenny has to be excited too!

Ugh Kenny is also the 11 best qb in afc ugh

[RemoAZ]

https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Bro ... OL-Georgia

SCOUTING REPORT: STRENGTHS
Has strong arms and a powerful grip, and Jones displays the core strength and leg drive that allows him to create movement at the line of scrimmage.
An agile mover who puts his length to good use, using his hands aggressively and landing solid initial punches. Jones can move to the second level as a run blocker, with the coordination and balance to hit moving targets.
Cerebral player, quick to react to twists and stunts up front, and he shows an excellent understanding of angles when moving out as a run blocker.
Shows a good feel for combo blocks, and he displays good quickness and flexibility when moving to the second level, capable of sealing the back side on reach blocks
In the run game, he explodes off the line of scrimmage and consistently gets out to the second level to do damage.
Possess great grip strength and keeps the grip even when imbalanced
Crazy speed for a tackle - has the skills developed from a basketball background to split out and play tight end
Outstanding Hand/Grip Strength - enables him to be an elite pass protector
Didn't allow a single sack at left tackle in all of 2022
Physical and Finisher Mentality
He's super strong as you would expect for a five-star recruit - able to rag doll defenders
Smart players with elite spatially awareness
Ability to Act as a Bumper if Left Uncovered
Punishes Interior Defensive Linemen
Elite Core Strength
Uses momentum to fuel violent rotations
High-level flexibility to quickly swivel
Able to match edge rusher's direction changes and quickly stop them in their tracks
SCOUTING REPORT: WEAKNESSES
Has the traits to improve, but Jones gets impatient in his set, lunging and reaching, and generally playing with poor balance at times. Jones is inconsistent with his kick slide.
Needs to work on his technique in pass protection, using more consistent leverage and continuing to move his feet.
As an outside chance to stick at left tackle, but he might actually fit better on the right side or kicking in to a guard spot.
Stops his feet after initial contact, relying on length but allowing the defender to get the corner or spin inside.
Only 22 starts in his entire college career
Does not protect his chest and core, leading to inefficient balance
Leans and bends at the waist, causing balance issues
Technique is not as polished - looks raw
Gets overaggressive at times
Struggles to maintain leverage through and across reps - lacks some drive as a run blocker - much better in pass protection
Too tall off the snap making enabling the defender to win the leverage battle
Needs to bend his knees more - too upright at contact
SCOUTING REPORT: SUMMARY
Broderick Jones is probably the best athlete in the entire offensive line class, he's very strong, has elite core strength, cat-like quickness, and has the speed of a tight end. His upside is huge as a pass blocker, however, he isn't nearly as good as a run blocker where he has struggled a little. This is most likely due to the fact that he hasn't played as much as you would like and as a result looks a little raw technically.

Overall Jones is a top-level prospect with serious potential to be a dominant pro player - he'll be a first-round selection in the 2023 NFL Draft.

[Stosh-67]

Perhaps they expect to trade down tomorrow and accrue a pick or two?


I love the pick myself….when’s the last time they drafted a highly rated LT?


More so Kenny has to be excited too!

1953 or 57. Can't recall

[LakecrestSteeler]

That dude looked like he wanted no part of being drafted by the Steelers. He took the hat off right away and had a shitty look on his face. Not good.

That is funny and I noticed it too. Dude has braces and it was a shitty white Steeler cap. Had it been a classic black one he probably would have been good.

That is like getting a crappy white or grey Yankees cap and not the Navy Blue pro fit with white stitching.

[RemoAZ]

Perhaps they expect to trade down tomorrow and accrue a pick or two?


I love the pick myself….when’s the last time they drafted a highly rated LT?


More so Kenny has to be excited too!

1953 or 57. Can't recall

Feels like that long. Ben sure could have used a few OL upgrades his last few years. I wonder if that was all Colbert?

[Stosh-67]

I like the pick. I also think they with look to trade pick 32 to recoup the pick that they gave up .

Hope so. They will have all nite and Friday to listen to offers

[Steelafan77]

I like the pick. I also think they with look to trade pick 32 to recoup the pick that they gave up .

Hope so. They will have all nite and Friday to listen to offers

That little pre-draft presser Tomlin/Khan all but put a for sale sign on the 32nd overall pick….

[955876]

What does Drama think of this? Isn’t he the resident expert on Georgia ?

[Baltostiller]

That dude looked like he wanted no part of being drafted by the Steelers. He took the hat off right away and had a shitty look on his face. Not good.

That is funny and I noticed it too. Dude has braces and it was a shitty white Steeler cap. Had it been a classic black one he probably would have been good.

That is like getting a crappy white or grey Yankees cap and not the Navy Blue pro fit with white stitching.

Those are the official draft hats for every team. This dude has no desire to be a Steeler. Reading his weaknesses makes it even worse. If he is only a RT or IOL it will be a huge waste of a pick. You pick those at 25-32 not 14.

[Steeldrama]

What does Drama think of this? Isn’t he the resident expert on Georgia ?

Dig it

[RemoAZ]

That dude looked like he wanted no part of being drafted by the Steelers. He took the hat off right away and had a shitty look on his face. Not good.

Looked excited to me and Khan said the same in his presser.
https://twitter.com/steelers/status/1651767378416480258
https://twitter.com/steelers/status/1651774196542783489

[bradshaw2ben]

I wonder what number he's going to wear?

[Thrillsseeker]

I knew I should have put Stetson Bennett in my mock for our last pick.

[Steelafan77]

I wonder what number he's going to wear?

Won’t be 59

[Baltostiller]

That dude looked like he wanted no part of being drafted by the Steelers. He took the hat off right away and had a shitty look on his face. Not good.

Looked excited to me and Khan said the same in his presser.
https://twitter.com/steelers/status/1651767378416480258
https://twitter.com/steelers/status/1651774196542783489

Watch the original video on Steelers.com. He takes the hat off immediately and looks unhappy. Hope I’m wrong.

[RemoAZ]

That dude looked like he wanted no part of being drafted by the Steelers. He took the hat off right away and had a shitty look on his face. Not good.

Looked excited to me and Khan said the same in his presser.
https://twitter.com/steelers/status/1651767378416480258
https://twitter.com/steelers/status/1651774196542783489

Watch the original video on Steelers.com. He takes the hat off immediately and looks unhappy. Hope I’m wrong.

I saw it live. Just think you read too much into it. Looked more to me like he didn't want any hat on his hair. I'm no hair style expert though so who knows.

[sinceiwas4]

Looked excited to me and Khan said the same in his presser.
https://twitter.com/steelers/status/1651767378416480258
https://twitter.com/steelers/status/1651774196542783489

Watch the original video on Steelers.com. He takes the hat off immediately and looks unhappy. Hope I’m wrong.

I saw it live. Just think you read too much into it. Looked more to me like he didn't want any hat on his hair. I'm no hair style expert though so who knows.

more like it wasnt set to fit right is all. im going to trust what he said about feeling at home with the Steeler culture and how similiar it felt to georgia's after visiting and literally saying he is happy to be drafted by the Steelers than trying to read the hat tea leaves

[Jobu]

Maybe he’s not a hat guy. I used to be like that…until my hair started falling out!

[Stosh-67]

Maybe he’s not a hat guy. I used to be like that…until my hair started falling out!

Lol.
It was definitely a ... get that hat off my hair reaction

[Stosh-67]

Gonna be alot of good players at 32

[Steelperch]

Anyone who bitches about this pick should be forced to watch 24 consecutive hours of Chuks and Dan Moore tape.

[RemoAZ]

Interesting Tomlin comments on Jones. His teammates told Tomlin about him last year:
https://youtu.be/tEYjVRl8DbI

[stillthere]

Listening to the Steelers Youtube thing and Prisuta said that Jones played the least amount of college snaps of any FBS offensive tackles in the draft class. Very raw player plus he is an underclassman which is another thing historically Pittsburgh drafts for.

Daniel Jeremiah says he like the finishing ability and said when it becomes a wrestling match of upper bodies Jones finishes off the play. Good to hear hopefully we see that often as a positive thing for the next decade or so.


10 minute video on Jones from Steelers youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI3OFPXQ5XE

[Forty Three]

That dude looked like he wanted no part of being drafted by the Steelers. He took the hat off right away and had a shitty look on his face. Not good.

People read way too much into this shit.