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2018 NFL Mock Draft: Josh Rosen goes to Broncos

By Brad Weiss

PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 03: Josh Rosen #3 of the UCLA Bruins runs upfield during the second half of a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at the Rose Bowl on September 3, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 03: Josh Rosen #3 of the UCLA Bruins runs upfield during the second half of a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at the Rose Bowl on September 3, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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AUBURN, AL – NOVEMBER 25: Ronnie Harrison #15 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates after a tackle during the second quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan Hare Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
AUBURN, AL – NOVEMBER 25: Ronnie Harrison #15 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates after a tackle during the second quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan Hare Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

28. player. 55. . Defensive Back. Alabama. Ronnie Harrison

The Pittsburgh Steelers tried to get back to the AFC title game in 2017, though they fell just short in the Divisional Round. Heading into next season, there is no question as to whether quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will be back, as he already has said he will return. The next order of business is locking up running back Le’Veon Bell, though they may end up placing the franchise tag on him for the second straight season.

If Bell is back, the offense is going to be fine, as rookie wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster stepped up as a compliment to Antonio Brown in the passing game. On defense,  they could use some more young talent, and the safety position could use an upgrade with Mike Mitchell gone. Ronnie Harrison from Alabama could fill both those roles for the team, and he showed during his time with the Crimson Tide that he can be an elite player at safety.

Pittsburgh has done a nice job getting younger on defense in recent years, and rookie T.J. Watt played very well in his first season in the NFL in 2017. If they can add Harrison to an already solid secondary, they should be right back at the top of the AFC next season. Do not forget, they added cornerback Joe Hsden to  the fold during the trade deadline, and 2018 could be the year they finally unseat the New England Patriots in the conference.

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