Who PIT should take — each prospect's model grade, weighted up where the roster is thin, so highly graded players at positions PIT needs rise to the top.

50/50 prospects

Rank↑	Player	Pos	Tier	College	Pos need	Model rank	Fit	Why he fits
1	Brent Gordon SBlue Chip· Louisiana· model #1	S	Blue Chip	Louisiana	low need	#1	0.54	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
2	Xavier Atkinsrank#3$12.5M LBBlue Chip· Auburn· model #3	LB	Blue Chip	Auburn	low need	#3	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
3	Amare Campbellrank#5$10.4M LBBlue Chip· Tennessee· model #5	LB	Blue Chip	Tennessee	low need	#5	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
4	Jadon Mayfield LBBlue Chip· Louisiana Tech· model #6	LB	Blue Chip	Louisiana Tech	low need	#6	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
5	Taye Brown LB1st Round· Arizona· model #11	LB	1st Round	Arizona	low need	#11	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
6	Kam Franklinrank#12$7.3M DL1st Round· Ole Miss· model #12	DL	1st Round	Ole Miss	low need	#12	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
7	William Echolesrank#14$6.5M DL1st Round· Ole Miss· model #14	DL	1st Round	Ole Miss	low need	#14	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
8	Sammy Brownrank#13$6.9M LB1st Round· Clemson· model #13	LB	1st Round	Clemson	low need	#13	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
9	Suntarine Perkinsrank#23$4.7M LB1st Round· Ole Miss· model #23	LB	1st Round	Ole Miss	low need	#23	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
10	Charles Correa LB1st Round· Purdue· model #16	LB	1st Round	Purdue	low need	#16	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
11	Boubacar Traorerank#15$6.2M DL1st Round· Notre Dame· model #15	DL	1st Round	Notre Dame	low need	#15	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
12	TJ Bushrank#24$4.6M DL1st Round· Minnesota· model #24	DL	1st Round	Minnesota	low need	#24	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
13	Kameryn Fountainrank#19$5.1M DL1st Round· USC· model #19	DL	1st Round	USC	low need	#19	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
14	Owen Chamblissrank#22$4.7M LB1st Round· Nebraska· model #22	LB	1st Round	Nebraska	low need	#22	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
15	Chris Cole LB1st Round· Georgia· model #27	LB	1st Round	Georgia	low need	#27	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
16	Daymion Sanfordrank#29$4.3M EDGE1st Round· Texas A&M· model #29	EDGE	1st Round	Texas A&M	low need	#29	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
17	Quincy Rhodes Jr.rank#30$4.2M DL1st Round· Arkansas· model #30	DL	1st Round	Arkansas	low need	#30	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
18	Mason Posa LB1st Round· Wisconsin· model #31	LB	1st Round	Wisconsin	low need	#31	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
19	Omar Thornton LBDay 2· Miami· model #33	LB	Day 2	Miami	low need	#33	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
20	Malcolm McCain LBDay 2· Miami (OH)· model #36	LB	Day 2	Miami (OH)	low need	#36	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
21	Luke Mergottrank#38$3.6M LBDay 2· Duke· model #38	LB	Day 2	Duke	low need	#38	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
22	Will Heldtrank#40$3.4M EDGEDay 2· Clemson· model #40	EDGE	Day 2	Clemson	low need	#40	0.50	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
23	Matayo Uiagaleleirank#43$3.2M EDGEDay 2· Oregon· model #43	EDGE	Day 2	Oregon	low need	#43	0.50	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
24	Julian Sayinrank#32 QB1st Round· Ohio State· model #32	QB	1st Round	Ohio State	low need	#32	0.50	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
25	Teitum Tuioti EDGEDay 2· Oregon· model #44	EDGE	Day 2	Oregon	low need	#44	0.50	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
26	Yhonzae Pierre EDGEDay 2· Alabama· model #45	EDGE	Day 2	Alabama	low need	#45	0.50	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
27	Darian Mensahrank#37 QBDay 2· Miami· model #37	QB	Day 2	Miami	low need	#37	0.50	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
28	Dylan Stewartrank#46$2.9M EDGEDay 2· South Carolina· model #46	EDGE	Day 2	South Carolina	low need	#46	0.50	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
29	Everett Roussaw Jr. LBDay 2· Arizona· model #48	LB	Day 2	Arizona	low need	#48	0.50	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
30	Myles Grahamrank#49$2.7M LBDay 2· Florida· model #49	LB	Day 2	Florida	low need	#49	0.50	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
31	Aiden Hall LBDay 2· Wake Forest· model #51	LB	Day 2	Wake Forest	low need	#51	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
32	Braylan Lovelace LBDay 2· Pittsburgh· model #52	LB	Day 2	Pittsburgh	low need	#52	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
33	Josiah Taylor LBDay 2· Florida International· model #54	LB	Day 2	Florida International	low need	#54	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
34	Isaiah Neal DLDay 2· Pittsburgh· model #53	DL	Day 2	Pittsburgh	low need	#53	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
35	Keviyan Huddlestonrank#56$2.4M EDGEDay 2· Oklahoma State· model #56	EDGE	Day 2	Oklahoma State	low need	#56	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
36	Raylen Wilson LBDay 2· Georgia· model #57	LB	Day 2	Georgia	low need	#57	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
37	Miles Jones SBlue Chip· Southern Miss· model #2	S	Blue Chip	Southern Miss	low need	#2	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
38	Anthony Bynum EDGEDay 2· Georgia Southern· model #61	EDGE	Day 2	Georgia Southern	low need	#61	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
39	Drayk Bowenrank#66$1.9M LBDay 2· Notre Dame· model #66	LB	Day 2	Notre Dame	low need	#66	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
40	Bryan Longwell LBDay 2· Vanderbilt· model #64	LB	Day 2	Vanderbilt	low need	#64	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
41	Markis Dealrank#68$1.9M DLDay 2· TCU· model #68	DL	Day 2	TCU	low need	#68	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
42	Bruno Dallrank#63$2M DLDay 2· UCF· model #63	DL	Day 2	UCF	low need	#63	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
43	Mario Landinorank#67$1.9M DLDay 2· Indiana· model #67	DL	Day 2	Indiana	low need	#67	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
44	David Stone DLDay 2· Oklahoma· model #72	DL	Day 2	Oklahoma	low need	#72	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
45	Junior Poyser DLDay 2· Wisconsin· model #73	DL	Day 2	Wisconsin	low need	#73	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
46	Austin Romaine LBDay 2· Texas Tech· model #71	LB	Day 2	Texas Tech	low need	#71	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
47	Wendell Gregoryrank#74$1.8M EDGEDay 2· Kansas State· model #74	EDGE	Day 2	Kansas State	low need	#74	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
48	Luke Ferrellirank#77$1.7M LBDay 2· Ole Miss· model #77	LB	Day 2	Ole Miss	low need	#77	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
49	Jordan Hallrank#76$1.8M LBDay 2· Michigan State· model #76	LB	Day 2	Michigan State	low need	#76	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
50	Kam Robinsonrank#78$1.7M LBDay 2· Virginia· model #78	LB	Day 2	Virginia	low need	#78	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.

Target boardDraft capitalHaul gradeSchemeCap outlook

Who PIT should take — each prospect's model grade, weighted up where the roster is thin, so highly graded players at positions PIT needs rise to the top.

50/50 prospects

Rank↑	Player	Pos	Tier	College	Pos need	Model rank	Fit	Why he fits
1	Brent Gordon SBlue Chip· Louisiana· model #1	S	Blue Chip	Louisiana	low need	#1	0.54	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
2	Xavier Atkinsrank#3$12.5M LBBlue Chip· Auburn· model #3	LB	Blue Chip	Auburn	low need	#3	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
3	Amare Campbellrank#5$10.4M LBBlue Chip· Tennessee· model #5	LB	Blue Chip	Tennessee	low need	#5	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
4	Jadon Mayfield LBBlue Chip· Louisiana Tech· model #6	LB	Blue Chip	Louisiana Tech	low need	#6	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
5	Taye Brown LB1st Round· Arizona· model #11	LB	1st Round	Arizona	low need	#11	0.52	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
6	Kam Franklinrank#12$7.3M DL1st Round· Ole Miss· model #12	DL	1st Round	Ole Miss	low need	#12	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
7	William Echolesrank#14$6.5M DL1st Round· Ole Miss· model #14	DL	1st Round	Ole Miss	low need	#14	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
8	Sammy Brownrank#13$6.9M LB1st Round· Clemson· model #13	LB	1st Round	Clemson	low need	#13	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
9	Suntarine Perkinsrank#23$4.7M LB1st Round· Ole Miss· model #23	LB	1st Round	Ole Miss	low need	#23	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
10	Charles Correa LB1st Round· Purdue· model #16	LB	1st Round	Purdue	low need	#16	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
11	Boubacar Traorerank#15$6.2M DL1st Round· Notre Dame· model #15	DL	1st Round	Notre Dame	low need	#15	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
12	TJ Bushrank#24$4.6M DL1st Round· Minnesota· model #24	DL	1st Round	Minnesota	low need	#24	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
13	Kameryn Fountainrank#19$5.1M DL1st Round· USC· model #19	DL	1st Round	USC	low need	#19	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
14	Owen Chamblissrank#22$4.7M LB1st Round· Nebraska· model #22	LB	1st Round	Nebraska	low need	#22	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
15	Chris Cole LB1st Round· Georgia· model #27	LB	1st Round	Georgia	low need	#27	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
16	Daymion Sanfordrank#29$4.3M EDGE1st Round· Texas A&M· model #29	EDGE	1st Round	Texas A&M	low need	#29	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
17	Quincy Rhodes Jr.rank#30$4.2M DL1st Round· Arkansas· model #30	DL	1st Round	Arkansas	low need	#30	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
18	Mason Posa LB1st Round· Wisconsin· model #31	LB	1st Round	Wisconsin	low need	#31	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
19	Omar Thornton LBDay 2· Miami· model #33	LB	Day 2	Miami	low need	#33	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
20	Malcolm McCain LBDay 2· Miami (OH)· model #36	LB	Day 2	Miami (OH)	low need	#36	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
21	Luke Mergottrank#38$3.6M LBDay 2· Duke· model #38	LB	Day 2	Duke	low need	#38	0.51	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
22	Will Heldtrank#40$3.4M EDGEDay 2· Clemson· model #40	EDGE	Day 2	Clemson	low need	#40	0.50	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
23	Matayo Uiagaleleirank#43$3.2M EDGEDay 2· Oregon· model #43	EDGE	Day 2	Oregon	low need	#43	0.50	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
24	Julian Sayinrank#32 QB1st Round· Ohio State· model #32	QB	1st Round	Ohio State	low need	#32	0.50	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a first-rounder.
25	Teitum Tuioti EDGEDay 2· Oregon· model #44	EDGE	Day 2	Oregon	low need	#44	0.50	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
26	Yhonzae Pierre EDGEDay 2· Alabama· model #45	EDGE	Day 2	Alabama	low need	#45	0.50	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
27	Darian Mensahrank#37 QBDay 2· Miami· model #37	QB	Day 2	Miami	low need	#37	0.50	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
28	Dylan Stewartrank#46$2.9M EDGEDay 2· South Carolina· model #46	EDGE	Day 2	South Carolina	low need	#46	0.50	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
29	Everett Roussaw Jr. LBDay 2· Arizona· model #48	LB	Day 2	Arizona	low need	#48	0.50	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
30	Myles Grahamrank#49$2.7M LBDay 2· Florida· model #49	LB	Day 2	Florida	low need	#49	0.50	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
31	Aiden Hall LBDay 2· Wake Forest· model #51	LB	Day 2	Wake Forest	low need	#51	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
32	Braylan Lovelace LBDay 2· Pittsburgh· model #52	LB	Day 2	Pittsburgh	low need	#52	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
33	Josiah Taylor LBDay 2· Florida International· model #54	LB	Day 2	Florida International	low need	#54	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
34	Isaiah Neal DLDay 2· Pittsburgh· model #53	DL	Day 2	Pittsburgh	low need	#53	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
35	Keviyan Huddlestonrank#56$2.4M EDGEDay 2· Oklahoma State· model #56	EDGE	Day 2	Oklahoma State	low need	#56	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
36	Raylen Wilson LBDay 2· Georgia· model #57	LB	Day 2	Georgia	low need	#57	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
37	Miles Jones SBlue Chip· Southern Miss· model #2	S	Blue Chip	Southern Miss	low need	#2	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board says top-15 talent.
38	Anthony Bynum EDGEDay 2· Georgia Southern· model #61	EDGE	Day 2	Georgia Southern	low need	#61	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
39	Drayk Bowenrank#66$1.9M LBDay 2· Notre Dame· model #66	LB	Day 2	Notre Dame	low need	#66	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
40	Bryan Longwell LBDay 2· Vanderbilt· model #64	LB	Day 2	Vanderbilt	low need	#64	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
41	Markis Dealrank#68$1.9M DLDay 2· TCU· model #68	DL	Day 2	TCU	low need	#68	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
42	Bruno Dallrank#63$2M DLDay 2· UCF· model #63	DL	Day 2	UCF	low need	#63	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
43	Mario Landinorank#67$1.9M DLDay 2· Indiana· model #67	DL	Day 2	Indiana	low need	#67	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
44	David Stone DLDay 2· Oklahoma· model #72	DL	Day 2	Oklahoma	low need	#72	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
45	Junior Poyser DLDay 2· Wisconsin· model #73	DL	Day 2	Wisconsin	low need	#73	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
46	Austin Romaine LBDay 2· Texas Tech· model #71	LB	Day 2	Texas Tech	low need	#71	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
47	Wendell Gregoryrank#74$1.8M EDGEDay 2· Kansas State· model #74	EDGE	Day 2	Kansas State	low need	#74	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
48	Luke Ferrellirank#77$1.7M LBDay 2· Ole Miss· model #77	LB	Day 2	Ole Miss	low need	#77	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
49	Jordan Hallrank#76$1.8M LBDay 2· Michigan State· model #76	LB	Day 2	Michigan State	low need	#76	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.
50	Kam Robinsonrank#78$1.7M LBDay 2· Virginia· model #78	LB	Day 2	Virginia	low need	#78	0.49	A best-player-available play, not a need pick; the board sees a top-100 player.