Offensive linemen seemed to be one of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ main priorities when they watched some of the most intriguing prospects from the 2024 draft class at the Senior Bowl.
It seems that centres were particularly affected by this.
In the updated copy, they are even said to “absolutely love” one of the centres.
They were nevertheless considering alternative options for their first-round choice after a recent mock draft.
They were nevertheless considering alternative options for their first-round choice after a recent mock draft.
In his mock draft on February 4, Josh Edwards of CBS Sports projected that the Steelers would pick Tyler Guyton of Oklahoma with the 20th pick.
Guyton, a large right tackle, spent two seasons as the Sooners’ starting lineman. If the Steelers choose to choose Guyton, he would be the biggest player on the offensive line at 6’7″ and 328 pounds.
Oklahoma’s Impressive Offense
Guyton had difficulty making an impression on TCU’s starting lineup throughout his first few years of college.
Then he finally got the chance he had been waiting for when he transferred to Oklahoma.
Guyton has been a part of an offensive line that has maintained Oklahoma among the top rushing offences in college football for the past two seasons.
They then had the fourth-highest points per game in the nation and 182.2 rushing yards per game.
Furthermore, they gave up just 1.5 sacks every game.
Guyton is currently in a position to perhaps be selected in the first round of the 2024 draft because of his size, quickness, and the Sooners’ offensive performance.
Guyton’s Fit With the Steelers
The 2023 season was marred by problems for the Steelers along the offensive line.
Throughout the season, it became evident that they needed to replace Mason Cole at centre and Dan Moore Jr. at left tackle.
In his debut season, Broderick Jones likewise had trouble adjusting from left tackle to right tackle.
Struggles on the offensive line could become a particularly big issue for them in 2024 if they don’t improve the unit.
