The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2011 NFL Season as the reigning AFC Champions, but after the Green Bay Packers offense did a number on them in the Super Bowl, they were looking to upgrade and add depth to the defense.
The Steelers selection of Cameron Heyward will be a valuable addition to the defensive line. Heyward is a prototype 3-4 end, and his ability to rush the passer will help free up the Steelers vaunted linebacking corps get to the quarterback.
The selection of Marcus Gilbert will help shore up the offensive line, bu the may have been a bit of a reach in Round 2. The defensive secondary was an area of concern, but the Steelers didn't go for a defensive back until Round 3 with Curtis Brown out of Texas, and also again in Round 4 with the selection of Cortez Allen out of The Citadel. The Steelers went for depth in the secondary, and it will need to be seen if they may have been better served to go for the bigger impact player at that position.
A late round sleeper looks to be Keith Williams, an offensive lineman out of Nebraska selected in Round 6. Williams is seen as a project, but he is very athletic and has tremendous work ethic.
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