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Last year, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected offensive tackle Broderick Jones by moving up three spots in the draft. Josh Edwards of CBS Sports predicted that the Steelers would select Oregon State offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga this spring by doing the same thing again.

Edwards projected that the Steelers would move up four spots in order to acquire the Seattle Seahawks’ No. 16 overall pick. Then, in Edward’s NFL mock draft, which was made public on February 15, the Steelers selected Fuaga at No. 16 overall.

“Especially with Cincinnati and Los Angeles ahead of Mike Tomlin’s team, Pittsburgh can ill afford to wait until its first pick to see if an offensive tackle is still available,” Edwards said. In order to get Taliese Fuaga, who might provide a strong bookend for Broderick Jones, the Steelers advance.

What the Steelers would deliver to Seattle in exchange for the draft pick was not made clear by Edwards. However, the Steelers traded the New England Patriots their No. 17 and No. 120 overall picks last season in order to advance to the No. 14 spot.

To move up from No. 20 to No. 16 this year, a similar proposal would probably be required.

At 6 feet 6 inches tall and 334 pounds, Fuaga is a formidable offensive lineman who might play alongside Jones. Fuaga was rated by Edwards as the 2024 class’s 13th overall player and fourth-best tackle prospect.

Steelers’ Most Recent Trade History
In the initial round of the NFL Draft, the Steelers are known for picking the top prospect available.

However, the organization has moved up much more aggressively in recent years to fill shortages.

The Steelers have made two trade-ups in the first round since 2018. Pittsburgh not only moved up for Jones but also jumped from No. 20 to No. 10 overall in 2018 to choose linebacker Devin Bush.

Then, in order to get safety Minkah Fitzpatrick in 2019, the Steelers completely swapped their first-round pick.

The Steelers have selected at their original position in the first round just twice in the last five years. In 2024, it shouldn’t come as a surprise if the Steelers resume their aggressive style.

It’s likely that they will be for an offensive tackle if they are.