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2019 NFL Mock Draft 8.0: Redskins land top quarterback, Raiders make surprise pick

By Jacob Camenker

LUBBOCK, TX - NOVEMBER 03: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners finds running during the second half of the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on November 3, 2018 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. Oklahoma defeated Texas Tech 51- 46. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images)
LUBBOCK, TX - NOVEMBER 03: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners finds running during the second half of the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on November 3, 2018 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. Oklahoma defeated Texas Tech 51- 46. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images) /
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BERKELEY, CA – OCTOBER 27: Byron Murphy #1 of the Washington Huskies looks on between plays against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
BERKELEY, CA – OCTOBER 27: Byron Murphy #1 of the Washington Huskies looks on between plays against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

20. player. 55. . Cornerback. Washington. Byron Murphy

The Steelers seem to have grown tired of former first-round pick Artie Burns. Currently, they have Joe Haden and Steve Nelson as their top two corners on defense, but they could stand to add more talent to help with coverage in the slot.

There is no consensus top corner in this class, but if I had to bet, I’d say Byron Murphy would come off the board first. The Washington product is undersized, but he’s a ballhawk and a playmaker. He can play outside or in the slot, though the latter position may be his better fit at the next level.

The Steelers could find the right way to use Murphy and finally have some reliable players in coverage. With Murphy, Nelson, and Haden, the Steelers would have three players they are comfortable with starting, and that would push Burns into a depth role — if he even makes the team.

Other Steelers Draft Options

CB Greedy Williams, LSU. If the Steelers want a longer and more athletic corner, Williams could fit the bill here.

EDGE Montez Sweat, Mississippi State and EDGE Clelin Ferrell, Clemson. The Steelers have a knack for scooping up falling talents. Both Sweat and Ferrell would qualify.

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