"Sure, it's a quarterback's league, but a major focus of the upcoming NFL draft will be about getting to the quarterback. This class is loaded with talented pass rushers, and teams figure to take advantage of that early and often. This mock draft has edge rushers off the board with the second, third and fourth selections."
"How appropriate that the April 23-25 draft will be held for the first time in Pittsburgh, birthplace of the Steel Curtain. The Steelers, incidentally, take a receiver in this mock - and there are lots of talented prospects at that spot, too."
"The Chargers, meanwhile, take an offensive lineman to address the need that haunted them all last season after they were ravaged by injuries up front."
The upcoming NFL draft will emphasize defensive pass rushers despite football being a quarterback-driven league. Multiple edge rushers are projected to be selected in the first four picks, with teams capitalizing on a talented defensive class. The draft takes place April 23-25 in Pittsburgh, historically significant as the home of the Steel Curtain defense. Teams address various needs beyond edge rushing, including receiver positions, offensive line reinforcement, and running back depth. The mock draft reflects strategic priorities across franchises, with some teams like the Chargers focusing on offensive line help after injury-plagued seasons.
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