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2017 NFL mock draft: Mitch Trubisky heads west

By Brad Weiss

Sep 19, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Budda Baker (32) warms-up before the start of a game against the Utah State Aggies at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Budda Baker (32) warms-up before the start of a game against the Utah State Aggies at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Tim Williams (56) in action against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Tim Williams (56) in action against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Tim Williams

LB, Alabama

The Pittsburgh Steelers once again proved to be an elite team in the AFC, making it all the way to the AFC Championship Game. In fact, had Le’Veon Bell not gotten hurt early in the team’s thrashing at the hands of the New England Patriots, they may have been able to give the Pats a run for their money. Heading into next season, the Steelers need to lock up Bell to a long-term deal, and both sides have said that an agreement is a priority.

On the offensive side of the ball, the Steelers are set, especially is Ben Roethlisberger does not decide to retire. Big Ben has said that  his time may  be coming to a close, which would be a horrible blow to the Steelers. While he is getting up there in age, there is no way he does not come back for another run, so the priority is building up their defense during the draft.

The Steelers need help at linebacker, and Tim William of Alabama is an incredible prospect. While he did have some off-the-field issues during his time at Alabama, he appears to have put all of that in the past, and should be a terrific pro. He has the ability to play all over the field, and his passion for the game is rivaled by very few in this draft class. He would be a perfect fit in Pittsburgh.

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