2022 NFL Mock Draft: Buccaneers replace Tom Brady with sleeper QB
By Randy Gurzi
Steelers replace Ben Roethlisberger in 2022 NFL mock draft
20. Scouting Report. Liberty. Malik Willis. Pick Analysis. QB. player. 55
20. Pittsburgh Steelers: Malik Willis, QB, Liberty
Back in 2004, the Pittsburgh Steelers took a quarterback out of Miami (OH) by the name of Ben Roethlisberger. He wound up being their starter until this offseason and finished with a career record of 165-81-1 in the regular season and 13-10 in the postseason. He also won two Super Bowls for the Steelers during his impressive career.
Now with Big Ben calling it a career, the Steelers are going to have to figure out what to do under center. They have Mason Rudolph and Dwayne Haskins but neither has done a great job when given a chance. Rudolph has been the better of the two but he doesn’t exude leadership — which is a major trait that’s needed in that position.
In an effort to make sure they don’t leave any stone unturned, the Steelers use their pick in Round 1 on a new quarterback, bringing in Malik Willis from Liberty. A dual-threat player, Willis has an insanely high ceiling but there’s going to need to be some patience with him at the next level.
The Steelers have proven they have a smart enough coaching staff to get the best out of everyone and Willis will be no exception. For Willis, it’s also a good fit since he will have a lot of talent around him to keep him from feeling as though he has to do it all alone.