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2019 NFL Draft grades for all 32 teams

By Conor Dorney

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Daniel Jones of Duke reacts after being chosen #6 overall by the New York Giants during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Daniel Jones of Duke reacts after being chosen #6 overall by the New York Giants during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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EAST LANSING, MI – AUGUST 31: Michigan State Spartans cornerback Justin Layne (2) lines up for the snap during a non-conference college football game between Michigan State and Utah State on August 31, 2018, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI. (Photo by Adam Ruff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI – AUGUST 31: Michigan State Spartans cornerback Justin Layne (2) lines up for the snap during a non-conference college football game between Michigan State and Utah State on August 31, 2018, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI. (Photo by Adam Ruff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Pittsburgh Steelers

Grade: A

Best pick: Devin Bush, Jr. (LB, Michigan)

Questionable pick: Zach Gentry (TE, Michigan)

Sleeper pick: Justin Layne (CB, Michigan St)

The long search for a speedy linebacker in the mold of Ryan Shazier is over with the selection of Michigan standout Devin Bush, Jr.. Pittsburgh moved up ten spots in order to take Bush but with Devin White already off the board and several teams ahead of them in need of linebackers, the price was well worth it. Bush has dynamic speed from the linebacker position and has been a steady riser throughout the draft process. Adding a talent like him in the middle of the field will go a long ways towards building Pittsburgh’s defense for the future.

Adding another Wolverine to the fold, Pittsburgh wrapped up the last of their selections acquired from Oakland in the Antonio Brown trade with tight end Zach Gentry. Gentry is a massive target (6-foot-8, 265 pounds) with a quarterback background but didn’t have much production while in college and posted disappointing athletic testing numbers. Gentry will certainly be a target for jump balls in the red zone but he may never be more than a rotational piece if he’s unable to uncover against opposing defensive backs.

Wide receiver-turned-cornerback Justin Layne has outstanding length and the traits to be a shutdown defensive back at the NFL level. He had some helium as a potential first-round pick towards the end of the draft process, but he’s a great fit for the Steelers and should see plenty of playing time early on in his NFL career.

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