Scout’s Eye with Matt Williamson: Who would you pick?

In this episode of DK Pittsburgh Sports, Matt Williamson presents his 'Steelers Top 21' draft board, a hypothetical exercise imagining what player he'd select if the Steelers had the No. 1 overall pick. He begins with Fernando Mendoza as his top choice, followed by Arvel Reese, Carnell Tate, Caleb Downs, Jeremiah Love, and Sonny Stiles—highlighting their elite talent and positional value. Williamson then shifts focus to offensive linemen, emphasizing depth at guard and tackle, with Malagoa, Spencer Fano, and Caden Proctor ranking highly due to their immediate impact potential. He discusses the Steelers' likely need for a receiver or O-line in Round 1, while also evaluating secondary options like Dylan Thienemann and cornerbacks Jermodra Coy and Mansour Delane. The episode concludes with a reflection on the importance of this exercise: preparing for worst-case scenarios where top prospects are gone, forcing teams to make tough decisions. Williamson stresses that the real value lies in understanding what truly matters when your ideal picks aren't available.