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Curt Popejoy

2024 NFL draft: A cornerback in every round for the Steelers

One of the biggest moves the Pittsburgh Steelers made this offseason was to trade away wide receiver Diontae Johnson, getting cornerback Donte Jackson in return. This gives the Steelers a pair of starting cornerbacks on the outside but there remains a need for a quality slot cornerback. Or, if the Steelers want to kick Jackson inside, Pittsburgh will want to look for another boundary cornerback.

Here is a cornerback for the Steelers to consider in each round of the 2024 NFL draft.

FIrst round – Mike Sainristil, Michigan

Sep 16, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive back Mike Sainristil (0) celebrates after sacking Bowling Green Falcons quarterback Camden Orth (12) in the first half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Second round – Max Melton, Rutgers

Nov 11, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive back Max Melton (16) intercepts a pass from Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Deacon Hill (not pictured) during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Third round – Jarrian Jones, FSU

Nov 11, 2023; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive back Jarrian Jones (7) intercepts the ball to close out the game against the Miami Hurricanes at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports

Fourth round – 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

Fifth round - Jarvis Brownlee Jr., Louisville

Former Louisville DB Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (19) intercepts a pass during the Reese’s Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.

Sixth round - Kalen King, Penn State

Jan 2, 2023; Pasadena, California, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Kalen King (4) intercepts a pass intended for Utah Utes wide receiver Devaughn Vele (17) in the first quarter of the Rose Bowl game. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Seventh round - Ryan Watt, Texas

Jan 1, 2024; New Orleans, LA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Rome Odunze (1) catches a pass against Texas Longhorns defensive back Ryan Watts (6) during the fourth quarter in the 2024 Sugar Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports
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