1. Alex Mack, C, Cal
Mack is regarded as many as one of the best Centers to enter the NFL draft in the last decade. He is often compared to Jets center Nick Mangold (which is a very good thing). The 6-4, 316 pound Mack is also regarded as the best interior lineman in the entire 2009 NFL draft and he is exactly what the doctor ordered in Pittsburgh. (Actually, Roethlisberger's ribs asked Kevin Colbert and Mike Tomlin to scout Mack)
Mack has a ton of athleticism and has a reported unofficial 40 time around 5 seconds or slightly lower.
2. Herman Johnson, OG, LSU
Herman Johnson is an absolute beast of a man. In fact, if drafted by the Steelers, Johnson would be the largest man on the team. Johnson is 6-8, 386 lbs. and is extremely athletic. In fact, this imposing mammoth reportedly ran the 40 yard dash in 5.20 seconds.
His athleticism and quickness allow him to get to the second level when blocking and he would immediately have a positive impact on the Steelers running game. Teams that played against LSU this season complained that they couldn't find the running back behind Johnson. He, along with Alex Mack, could immediately improve the Steelers pass protection and running game.
3. Derek Pegues, S, Mississippi State
Pegues is a 5'10" 193 lb Safety that is a playmaker on defense and he is an electric kick returner. He's a two-time All-SEC performer and his two interceptions in the 2007 Autozone Liberty Bowl landed him the MVP award for the game.
Pegues has great coverage skills and a nose for the ball. He runs a 4.4 40 and bench presses 350 lbs. His versatility will be intriguing to a Steelers team that needs to find the future replacement for Ryan Clark. Clark is 30 years old and is a free agent after next season. With the Steelers history of not giving contracts to guys on the wrong side of 30, they will need to have his replacement in the system...especially since Anthony Smith ended up being a bust.
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