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The Steelers haven't held the No. 1 overall pick since 1970, when Pittsburgh selected Terry Bradshaw out of Louisiana Tech. As it currently stands, they have the longest Super Bowl odds from SportsLine after their embarrassing loss at the hands of the Eagles

Which direction would they go in with the first pick? There's not exactly a perfect need/prospect match, but to me, the choice would be pretty obvious.

The order was determined by using Caesars Sportsbook's Super Bowl odds in reverse order. There's no No. 23 pick in this mock, as the Dolphins forfeited it for integrity of the game violations. Let's get to it.

NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
Round 1 - Pick 1
Alabama • Soph • 6'4" / 243 lbs
Projected Team
Pittsburgh
PROSPECT RNK
3rd
POSITION RNK
1st
This isn't the Steelers biggest need, but Anderson and T.J. Watt together feels like classic Pittsburgh.
Round 1 - Pick 2
Ohio State • Soph • 6'3" / 218 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
4th
POSITION RNK
2nd
This should be a layup for the Texans. Upgrade the quarterback position, and good things will start to happen for this franchise.
Round 1 - Pick 3
Alabama • Soph • 5'10" / 204 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
1st
POSITION RNK
1st
Young will represent the future, and more athleticism, at the quarterback position in Detroit.
Round 1 - Pick 4
Kentucky • Soph • 6'4" / 229 lbs
Projected Team
Carolina
PROSPECT RNK
5th
POSITION RNK
3rd
It has to be quarterback for the Panthers in the 2023 draft. Levis is a little older yet has franchise passer traits galore.
Round 1 - Pick 5
Clemson • Soph • 6'5" / 275 lbs
Projected Team
Chicago
PROSPECT RNK
POSITION RNK
Murphy hasn't been quite as dominant this year as he was last, but he has traits for days and will pair nicely with Dominique Robinson in Chicago for years to come.
Round 1 - Pick 6
Northwestern • Soph • 6'4" / 313 lbs
Projected Team
Washington
PROSPECT RNK
13th
POSITION RNK
1st
The last time Washington picked an offensive lineman this high it turned out pretty well with Brandon Scherff. Skoronski isn't an athletic marvel; he just blocks everything.
Round 1 - Pick 7
Penn State • Jr • 6'6" / 317 lbs
Projected Team
Jacksonville
PROSPECT RNK
26th
POSITION RNK
6th
The Jaguars' offensive line is still not very good. Fashanu is a young, high-upside blocker.
Round 1 - Pick 8
TCU • Soph • 6'4" / 215 lbs
Projected Team
Indianapolis
PROSPECT RNK
2nd
POSITION RNK
2nd
The Colts need... a lot. Here, they go with the freaky specimen at receiver from TCU.
Round 1 - Pick 9
Clemson • Soph • 6'2" / 238 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
PROSPECT RNK
46th
POSITION RNK
6th
Simpson would bring youth and athletic springiness to the Jets defense.
Round 1 - Pick 10
USC • Soph • 5'11" / 175 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
POSITION RNK
The Seahawks add another weapon for Geno Smith who's game resembles Tyler Lockett's at a similar size.
Round 1 - Pick 11
Georgia • Soph • 6'3" / 314 lbs
Projected Team
Las Vegas
PROSPECT RNK
POSITION RNK
The Raiders have to get more pass-rushing juice on the inside. Carter would bring that instantly.
Round 1 - Pick 12
Western Michigan • Sr • 6'5" / 270 lbs
Projected Team
Atlanta
PROSPECT RNK
6th
POSITION RNK
1st
The Falcons have to get better on the edge of their defensive line. Carter is a specimen and knows how to beat blockers in a variety of ways around the corner.
Round 1 - Pick 13
Georgia • Soph • 6'2" / 207 lbs
Projected Team
Arizona
PROSPECT RNK
11th
POSITION RNK
2nd
The Cardinals are another club that needs to emphasize the secondary in the offseason. Ringo is another SEC-tested stud.
Round 1 - Pick 14
Georgia • Soph • 6'7" / 265 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
15th
POSITION RNK
2nd
The Eagles have Dallas Goedert, one of the better tight ends in the NFL. Washington represents the future of the position and can formulate a terrorizing duo in Philadelphia.
Round 1 - Pick 15
Ohio State • Soph • 6'0" / 197 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
37th
POSITION RNK
7th
Even if Cooks is on the roster in 2023, the Texans need more receiving firepower. Smith-Njigba looked like the favorite to be the first wideout off the board after his 2021 season.
Round 1 - Pick 16
Iowa • Soph • 6'5" / 243 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
12th
POSITION RNK
1st
How about a big, long, athletic, super-productive linebacker for Pete Carroll?
Round 1 - Pick 17
Florida • Soph • 6'4" / 244 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
PROSPECT RNK
14th
POSITION RNK
2nd
With this selection, the Giants wouldn't have to rush Richardson onto the field. He has All-Pro upside.
Round 1 - Pick 18
Notre Dame • Soph • 6'4" / 265 lbs
Projected Team
New England
PROSPECT RNK
8th
POSITION RNK
1st
A squeaky-clean tight end with natural pass-catching gifts.
Round 1 - Pick 19
North Carolina • Soph • 5'9" / 171 lbs
Projected Team
Green Bay
PROSPECT RNK
7th
POSITION RNK
1st
Yes, a receiver for the Packers in Round 1. Downs is a slippery, explosive weapon.
Round 1 - Pick 20
Georgia • Soph • 6'5" / 311 lbs
Projected Team
Tennessee
PROSPECT RNK
POSITION RNK
The Titans know their identity and stick to it. Adding more offensive line talent to this team is sensible.
Round 1 - Pick 21
Illinois • Soph • 6'0" / 185 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
POSITION RNK
Witherspoon would add another talented outside cornerback to the Lions roster. It's needed.
Round 1 - Pick 22
Texas A&M • Soph • 6'2" / 203 lbs
Projected Team
L.A. Chargers
PROSPECT RNK
38th
POSITION RNK
4th
The Chargers seem to have a quality defense on paper, the results just haven't been there. Jones would add even more high-end talent to that secondary.
Round 1 - Pick 24
Baylor • Soph • 6'3" / 335 lbs
Projected Team
Cincinnati
PROSPECT RNK
32nd
POSITION RNK
4th
The Bengals are lacking depth on the defensive line. Ika is a nose tackle with legitimate pass-rush ability.
Round 1 - Pick 25
Alabama • Soph • 6'0" / 203 lbs
Projected Team
Tampa Bay
PROSPECT RNK
POSITION RNK
The Buccaneers add a versatile playmaker to their young secondary.
Round 1 - Pick 26
Texas Tech • Soph • 6'6" / 275 lbs
Projected Team
Minnesota
PROSPECT RNK
POSITION RNK
Wilson was good last year, and he's been a monster in 2022. More edge-rushing help for Minnesota. Wilson learning from Za'Darius Smith and Danielle Hunter would be fantastic.
Round 1 - Pick 27
SMU • Soph • 6'1" / 203 lbs
Projected Team
Dallas
PROSPECT RNK
41st
POSITION RNK
8th
The Cowboys stay local to get Dak Prescott a tall, speedy burner to add more young talent to the receiver room.
Round 1 - Pick 28
LSU • Soph • 6'0" / 197 lbs
Projected Team
Baltimore
PROSPECT RNK
23rd
POSITION RNK
3rd
Boutte is too talented to pass up this late in Round 1 for a team like the Ravens that needs receiver help.
Round 1 - Pick 29
Florida State • Jr • 6'4" / 260 lbs
Projected Team
Denver
PROSPECT RNK
POSITION RNK
The Broncos could use another rusher on the outside after trading Bradley Chubb to the Dolphins at the trade deadline, which is how they got this pick. Verse has been tremendous for the Seminoles this season.
Round 1 - Pick 30
Kansas State • Soph • 6'4" / 255 lbs
Projected Team
Kansas City
PROSPECT RNK
21st
POSITION RNK
3rd
The Chiefs went secondary-happy in the 2022 draft. It's time to add more up front for Chris Jones.
Round 1- Pick 31
Texas • Soph • 5'11" / 215 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
16th
POSITION RNK
1st
How about Bijan Robinson to replace Miles Sanders in Philly? Fun, right?
Round 1 - Pick 32
Texas A&M • Soph • 6'3" / 195 lbs
Projected Team
Buffalo
PROSPECT RNK
POSITION RNK
The Bills add youth to the safety spot with Johnson, who's a physical specimen at 6-3 and around 200 pounds.