With a potential cut in the 2021 salary cap as well as some serious free-agent losses, the Pittsburgh Steelers are going to need to hit big in the 2021 NFL draft. So we decided to dive deep and put together a full seven-round mock draft for next year with an eye on the team’s key losses and how to replace those players.

First round-DL Christian Barmore | Alabama

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If the Steelers cannot get Cam Heyward a new deal, his replacement will be a top priority. Barmore looks the part of a Steelers defensive lineman with his ability to dominate as an end or tackle.

Second round-OT Dillon Radunz | North Dakota State

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Almost every offensive tackle on the roster is a free agent next offseason. Radunz is a technician who plays with exceptional strength.

Third round-RB Chubba Hubbard | Oklahoma State

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Pittsburgh has a solid list of running backs but none that inspire confidence to be a featured back. So with James Conner a potential free-agent loss, adding a playmaker like Hubbard makes sense.

Fourth round-WR Justyn Ross | Clemson

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Ross would be an excellent replacement, should JuJu Smith-Schuster not be re-signed and would pair well with Chase Claypool and Diontae Johnson.

Fifth round- EDGE Jamar Watson | Kentucky

It’s unlikely the Steelers will be able to re-sign Bud Dupree after this season. Even with this year’s addition of Alex Highsmith, the Steelers will still need to bolster depth and Watson is an excellent value in the fifth round.

Sixth round-QB Kellen Mond | Texas A&M

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There’s no better time to take a shot on a quarterback than the sixth round when an underrated athlete like Mond is on the board. He’s rough around the edges but has a live arm and excellent athleticism.

Seventh round-CB Deommedore Lenoir | Oregon

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The Steelers have been very fortunate with their free-agent additions at cornerback but have struggled to draft them. Lenoir projects as a big slot cornerback who isn’t afraid to step up and play the run or slide outside to the boundary.