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2023 NFL mock draft: Broderick Jones #59 of the Georgia Bulldogs leaves the field at the conclusion of the game against the Missouri Tigers at Sanford Stadium on November 6, 2021 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /

Scouting Report. Broderick Jones. 55. player. Pick Analysis. OT. Georgia. 18

18. Pittsburgh Steelers: Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia

The Pittsburgh Steelers have some good, young talent and they have to feel good about how well Kenny Pickett played down the stretch. There’s room for improvement, for sure, but he didn’t appear to be bothered by big moments.

Going forward, the Steelers are going to have to do all they can to build around him in order to give him a shot at succeeding. That’s why they go with Broderick Jones from Georgia with their first pick in 2023.

Jones, is built like a prototypical left tackle and has a great mix of athleticism, power, and movement in space according to Ian Cummings of Pro Football Network.

"“Expanding on his athleticism, Jones has good range in space. He can get out ahead of RBs and rumble downfield, surging into contact. Closer to the line, Jones is able to track across the formation as a pulling blocker on split-zone runs and run down space defenders. Athleticism is vital, but NFL tackles need more than that. They need power and strength. Those tools are readily available with Jones as well. His near-elite length and rotational freedom grant him high-level power capacity.” — Cummings, Pro Football Network"

Pittsburgh’s offensive line used to be a major strength and adding Jones helps them get things back on track.

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