PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – This is one in a series of potential Steelers first round picks based on national and local experts.
Liam Eichenberg (6'6", 302 pounds, R-Sr., Notre Dame)
BIO-May be very familiar to Pitt fans, named the ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week for the Notre Dame performance at Pitt in October. Starting left tackle his last three seasons, named All-ACC First Team, an Outland Trophy Finalists along with Joe Moore Award Finalist. The Cleveland native was on everyone's All-America team his final season, most on the first team. Was the 7th ranked offensive tackle in the nation coming out of high school.
Pro Football Network Tony Pauline's take
"I think he's a second round pick. I think he's fundamentally sound. He's smart. He does the little things well. He's just not the greatest athlete. Doesn't show the flash footwork off the edge. Doesn't show great lateral range. Does a good job at pass protection using his body position and angles. Did a solid job blocking for what was a running QB at Notre dame. I like him better as a right tackle at the next level. He's got terrific blocking strength. I think he does a good enough job as a pass protector that he can line up on the right side. I'm just not sold on him as a left tackle or a first round pick."
MOCK PROJECTIONS
-CBS Sports Ryan Wilson—not in first round
-CBS Sports Chris Trapasso—not in first round
-CBS Sports Josh Edwards—not in first round
-CBS Sports Pete Prisco—not in first round
-Sporting News—not in first round
-Pro Football Network—not in first round
-NFL Network Charley Casserly—not in first round
-NFL Network Chad Reuter—not in first round
