2019 NFL Mock Draft: Nick Bosa falls to No. 2, Kyler Murray in top 10

By Randy Gurzi | Jan 29, 2019

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks to pass in the fourth quarter during the College Football Playoff Semifinal against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

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20. Pittsburgh Steelers: Mack Wilson, LB, Alabama

Entering the year, the Pittsburgh Steelers looked to have some problems at inside linebacker. They lost Ryan Shazier to a devastating injury and haven’t been able to adequately replace him. They did get some great output from L.J. Fort, who stepped up for them this past season.

He could continue to be one of the two starters in their 3-4 defense, but he will need some help next to him if Pittsburgh wants to continue to improve on that side of the ball. With their first pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, they address that very spot with Mack Wilson from Alabama.

Wilson took a lot of heat for his play in the 2019 NCAA College Championships, but that shouldn’t define him. Alabama was uncharacteristically overmatched in that second half and players like Wilson suffered from it.

Looking beyond that one game, Wilson proved to be a solid player in coverage and should have no problem starting right away for Pittsburgh. Critics of Wilson point to his feet seeming to be heavy as he has a hard time with his change of direction and covering sideline to sideline. Some of that can be alleviated by playing in a 3-4 defense where he splits a lot of duties with a teammate like Fort.

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