Steelers Trade Up, Draft Offensive Tackle Broderick Jones

The New England Patriots traded their No. 14 pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers for the No. 17 pick and No. 120 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
The Steelers used the pick acquired from the Patriots to select Georgia offensive tackle Broderick Jones.
Jones is a powerful run blocker and impressive athlete with potential to play right or left tackle, but needs improvement as a pass protector.
The move was made to protect quarterback Kenny Pickett's blind side and improve the team's running game.
Jones is considered a talented player with Pro Bowl-level upside, but may not be a Day 1 starter due to his age and relative inexperience.