One of the biggest moves the Pittsburgh Steelers made this offseason was to trade away wide receiver Diontae Johnson, getting cornerback Donte Jackson in return. This gives the Steelers a pair of starting cornerbacks on the outside but there remains a need for a quality slot cornerback. Or, if the Steelers want to kick Jackson inside, Pittsburgh will want to look for another boundary cornerback.
Here is a cornerback for the Steelers to consider in each round of the 2024 NFL draft.
FIrst round – Mike Sainristil, Michigan
Sep 16, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive back Mike Sainristil (0) celebrates after sacking Bowling Green Falcons quarterback Camden Orth (12) in the first half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Second round – Max Melton, Rutgers
Nov 11, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive back Max Melton (16) intercepts a pass from Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Deacon Hill (not pictured) during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Third round – Jarrian Jones, FSU
Nov 11, 2023; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive back Jarrian Jones (7) intercepts the ball to close out the game against the Miami Hurricanes at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports
Fourth round – Cam Hart, Notre Dame
Oct 28, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Bub Means (0) catches a pass against Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Cam Hart (5) in the second quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Fifth round - Jarvis Brownlee Jr., Louisville
Former Louisville DB Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (19) intercepts a pass during the Reese’s Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.
Sixth round - Kalen King, Penn State
Jan 2, 2023; Pasadena, California, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Kalen King (4) intercepts a pass intended for Utah Utes wide receiver Devaughn Vele (17) in the first quarter of the Rose Bowl game. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Seventh round - Ryan Watt, Texas
Jan 1, 2024; New Orleans, LA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Rome Odunze (1) catches a pass against Texas Longhorns defensive back Ryan Watts (6) during the fourth quarter in the 2024 Sugar Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports
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