Steelers Select LB Jarvis Jones In First Round

Meet Jarvis Jones, the former-DE, future-OLB that will be joining the Steelers this fall. He was the consensus pick from the mock drafts, and Kevin Colbert made a number of people just look a little smarter. James Harrison's replacement might not start right away, but with the instability on the right side of the defense (sorry, Jason Worilds fans), Jarvis could find playing time sooner than later. He'll certainly have his chance to take the starting job in training camp.

If you know me, you know I like this pick. In a pinch? Draft more linebackers. If the defense were ten linebackers and Troy Polamalu, I'd be fine with that. Jarvis Jones pretty much closes the door on Jason Worilds' career. The front seven has a lot of youth in the mix. The next ten years will depend on them living up to their draft pedigree. Jones' tape says he can motor. Brett Keisel (and eventually Cam Heyward) are going to have to open lanes for him to prove he belongs in the NFL.

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