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Curt Popejoy

2024 NFL draft: 17 best prospects for the Steelers on day 3

Through three rounds, the Pittsburgh Steelers picked up right where they left off in 2023. The Steelers had a huge draft haul last year and the 2024 NFL draft is shaping up to be just as good. Pittsburgh started off strong when they snagged Washington offensive tackle Troy Fautanu in the first round.

Then we just to Friday night and the Steelers got center Zach Frazier in the second round followed by a strong pair of picks in the third with wide receiver Roman Wilson and linebacker Payton Wilson.

Now the Steelers point their attention to day three and rounds four through seven. Here are the best prospects available for the Steelers on Saturday as the Steelers turn their attention to the defensive secondary and along the defensive line.

1
CB T.J. Tampa – Iowa State

Iowa State Cyclones’ defensive back T.J. Tampa (2) warms up during the university’s Spring Football game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Ames, Iowa

2
CB Cam Hart – Notre Dame

Oct 28, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Bub Means (0) catches a pass against Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Cam Hart (5) in the second quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

3
CB Khyree Jackson – Oregon

Nov 18, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive back Khyree Jackson (5) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

4
CB Decamerion Richardson – Mississippi State

Sep 16, 2023; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) makes a reception while defended by Mississippi State Bulldogs cornerback Decamerion Richardson (3) on a play that would result in a touchdown during the fourth quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports

5
S Jaden Hicks - Washignton State

Nov 5, 2022; Stanford, California, USA; Washington State Cougars defensive back Jaden Hicks (25) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Stanford Cardinal during the second quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

6
S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, Texas Tech

Texas Tech’s defensive back Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (25) celebrates his interception against Ole Miss in the Texas Bowl, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

7
S Malik Mustapha - Wake Forest

Nov 18, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons safety Malik Mustapha (3) breaks up a pass intended for Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Jordan Faison (80) in the first quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

8
S Dominique Hampton - Washington

Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) is tackled by Washington Huskies cornerback Dominique Hampton (7) during the third quarter in the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

9
S Trey Taylor - Air Force

Nov 18, 2023; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Air Force Falcons safety Trey Taylor (7) intercepts a pass intended for UNLV Rebels running back Donavyn Lester (4) in the first quarter at Falcon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

10
DT Khristian Boyd - Northern Iowa

AMES, IA – SEPTEMBER 2: Running back Cartevious Norton #5 of the Iowa State Cyclones rushes for yards as defensive lineman Khristian Boyd #99 of the Northern Iowa Panthers defends in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on September 2, 2023 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 30-9 over the Northern Iowa Panthers.(Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)

11
DT Jordan Jefferson - LSU

Former LSU and Navarre High School DL Jordan Jefferson (99) tries to get past National Team offensive line during the Reese’s Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.

12
DT Zion Logue - Georgia

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Zion Logue (96) pumps up the crowd as seconds wind down during the fourth quarter of an NCAA football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia defeated Florida 43-20. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

13
DT Leonard Taylor III - Miami

Oct 15, 2022; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Leonard Taylor (56) tries to block the pass from Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Grant Wells (6) as Hokies offensive lineman Johnny Jordan (55) pushes him back during the second half at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

14
EDGE Austin Booker - Kansas

Jan 31, 2024; Mobile, AL, USA; National edge Austin Booker of Kansas (49) screams after a touch sack of National quarterback Bo Nix of Oregon (10) during practice for the National team at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

15
EDGE Mohamad Kamara - Colorado State

CSU football’s senior defensive lineman Mohamed Kamara (8) celebrates his sack for a safety against San Diego State at Canvas Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.

16
EDGE Gabe Hall - Baylor

Sep 3, 2022; Waco, Texas, USA; Albany Great Danes offensive lineman Will Marotta (72) blocks Baylor Bears defensive lineman Gabe Hall (95) during the second half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

17
EDGE Javon Solomon - Troy

Feb 29, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Troy defensive lineman Javon Solomon (DL47) works out during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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