3 players Steelers should take in 2021 NFL Draft to reclaim AFC North
By John Buhler
C. Alabama Crimson Tide (No. 55). Landon Dickerson. 2. 829. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. player
He played multiple offensive line positions at two traditional powers in college
With Maurkice Pouncey retiring after 11 seasons with the Steelers this offseason, it would serve Pittsburgh to address the interior of their offensive line early in the draft. Though he is coming off yet another knee injury, Alabama Crimson Tide standout Landon Dickerson could be a nice piece for the Steelers at No. 55 overall in the second round of the draft. Here is what he could bring.
Dickerson initially played his college ball at Florida State for Jimbo Fisher. He was the first true freshman to start along the offensive line since Seminoles legend Jamie Duke. However, injuries ravaged his time in Tallahassee. After three years at Florida State, Dickerson entered the transfer portal before committing to play for Nick Saban at Alabama. Everything change for him there.
He earned All-SEC Second Team honors in his first year with the program in 2019 playing right guard. Dickerson would kick into center and play that during his redshirt senior season in 2020. Though he tore his ACL in the SEC Championship game vs. Florida, his 11 games before that led to him being a unanimous All-American and took home the Rimington Trophy back to Tuscaloosa.
Yes, you are going to have to take into account his injury-riddled collegiate past. However, Dickerson has thrived in the biggest of stages playing in the biggest of conferences. He is also 6-foot-6 and 325 pounds. Overall, Dickerson is a mentally tough player and one who would fit right into the Steelers football culture. Maybe his championship pedigree will rub off on his teammates?