The Pittsburgh Steelers have shown a strong interest in Amarius Mims. Here are several reasons why they should or should not draft him.
With the 20th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a few options. Based on their pre-draft actions, they are most likely to address a need at cornerback or offensive lineman with their first selection. Insert Georgia’s Amarius Mims. The offensive tackle with immense potential is a favorite name among Steelers mock drafts. He is one of the athletes Pittsburgh has expressed the greatest interest in throughout the pre-draft process. Here are some reasons why the Steelers should or should not take Amarius Mims with their first-round choice.
Why the Pittsburgh Steelers should or should not draft Amarius Mims.
Should: Huge upside.
Amarius Mims has risen up the Steelers’ (and other teams’) draft boards because he has the potential to be a franchise tackle in the NFL. Starting with his build, Mims looks like he was designed in a lab to be a star offensive lineman. Mims is 6’8″ tall and weighs 340 pounds, with lengthy arms and enormous hands. While he did not finish all of the testing drills at the NFL Combine, Mims performed admirably in the ones he did participate in. Mims’ popularity stems primarily from his size and athleticism. It’s also why he could not be available when the Steelers make their pick.
Shouldn’t: Lack of Experience Creates a Risky Prospect
While there’s a long list of positive things to say about Amarius Mims, he is not a sure-thing. He only started eight games during his collegiate career. Mims was dominant when he was on the field, but he has never performed over the course of a full season. His technique, especially in pass blocking, is pretty good for his relative inexperience. But there is plenty room for refinement, particularly in the run game.
The building blocks are there for Mims to be a standout NFL player. However, there is also potential for him to really struggle adjusting to life in the NFL as a rookie. Pittsburgh has other holes on their roster that could be addressed with their first pick. The Steelers may not want to use such a high pick on Amarius Mims if they are not confident he’ll be ready to contribute early in his career.
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