The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2010 draft as not being a NFL betting favorite and with a lot of holes to fill after a disappointing 2009 season, two years removed from their Super Bowl win over the Arizona Cardinals. There may not be a CB worth taking when they use their first round pick (18th overall), but their most obvious gap is at cornerback.

The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2010 draft as not being a NFL betting favorite and with a lot of holes to fill after a disappointing 2009 season, two years removed from their Super Bowl win over the Arizona Cardinals. There may not be a CB worth taking when they use their first round pick (18th overall), but their most obvious gap is at cornerback.

Instead, they may look for a quality guard and an offensive tackle who will help improve their uncharacteristically mediocre running game. In their quest to regain their status as a dominant running team, they will also look to add depth at running back.

To take either Anthony Davis (OT, Rutgers) or Mike Iupati (OT/G, Idaho), the Steelers will likely use the 18th overall pick. To become an NFL left tackle who will have the responsibility to protect the quarterback’s blindside, Davis has the potential with his size and mobility. Iupati is the top-ranked guard who could be a strong component in the Steelers rushing attack.

Struggling against Oakland Raiders journeyman quarterback Bruce Gradkowski in a must-win December game, the Steelers secondary was a key part of Pittsburgh’s melt down at the end of the year. The Steelers should be hoping cornerback Kareem Jackson of Alabama is still available when they make their second round pick (52nd overall) as upgrading at cornerback is a must for them. You can put your NFL bets on this team at your favorite online sportsbook. The Steelers own the 82nd overall selection in the third round. Georgia Tech running back Jonathan Dwyer whose stock has fallen lately, is a powerful inside runner. He would be a steal as a third round selection.