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Branden Albert
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ANALYSIS: The Steelers biggest weakness last year was their offensive line. With a team that relies so much on the run, even though they no longer need to with the emergence of Big Ben Rothlisberger into a Pro-Bowl QB, they still need to protect him and Willie Parker. This is also important with the number of concussions that Big Ben has had in his young career. That said, the Steelers' biggest loss this offseason was Alan Faneca to the Jets. Branden Albert will fill this need, plus he told any scout who would listen that he can play tackle too (another need for the Steelers). However, I think that regardless of whether or not they try to move him this is their most pressing need and they will address it with this pick. There other needs; OT and DE could be addressed later in the draft. |
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| Pick | Team | Player | Drafter | Analysis |
| 1 | Miami Dolphins | Jake Long | McRipper | Details |
| 2 | St. Louis Rams | Chris Long | Chad | Details |
| 3 | Atlanta Falcons | Glenn Dorsey | mas12 | Details |
| 4 | Oakland Raiders | Vernon Gholston | Doctor Chicago | Details |
| 5 | Kansas City Chiefs | Sedrick Ellis | whitebearsox23 | Details |
| 6 | NY Jets | Darren McFadden | DaNate23 | Details |
| 7 | New England Patriots | Leodis McKelvin | tyger1147 | Details |
| 8 | Baltimore Ravens | Matt Ryan | McRipper | Details |
| 9 | Cinncinati Bengals | Keith Rivers | tomas21 | Details |
| 10 | New Orleans Saints | Mike Jenkins | sirus19x | Details |
| 11 | Buffalo Bills | Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie | Chad | Details |
| 12 | Denver Broncos | Ryan Clady | Arctic Bronco | Details |
| 13 | Carolina Panthers | Jeff Otah | DaNate23 | Details |
| 14 | Chicago Bears | Chris williams | tyger1147 | Details |
| 15 | Detroit Lions | Rashard Mendenhall | Doctor Chicago | Details |
| 16 | Arizona Cardinals | Derrick Harvey | Gillrowdy | Details |
| 17 | Minnesota Vikings | Calias Campbell | Ando | Details |
| 18 | Houston Texans | Jonathan Stewart | whitebearsox23 | Details |
| 19 | Philadelphia Eagles | Aqib Talib | bufordht | Details |
| 20 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Malcom Kelly | Chad | Details |
| 21 | Washington Redskins | Phillip Merling | leopoldjones | Details |
| 22 | Dallas Cowboys | Antoine Cason | Doctor Chicago | Details |
| 23 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Branden Albert | Galloping Ghost | Details |
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