According to NBC Sports writer Peter King, the Pittsburgh Steelers might be looking to trade up in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft. In his “Football Morning in America” column, King said the rumor of the week is the Steelers moving up from the No. 17 pick to the No. 9 pick with the Chicago Bears if Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter is still on the board.
We have talked at length about the potential of the Steelers landing arguably the best defensive player in the entire draft. Pittsburgh could capitalize on a tumultuous offseason by Carter to easily get the biggest steal of the first round.
There are certainly some risks involved with drafting Carter, but if he is motivated and keeps his head on straight, he’s an absolute force in the middle of a defense. Pittsburgh would be a perfect landing spot with the support of head coach Mike Tomlin, who does well with guys who have off-field red flags.
