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Steelers updated 7-round mock draft for Week 17

Curt Popejoy
USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2022; Arlington, TX, USA; Kansas State Wildcats defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah (91) in action during the game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Kansas State Wildcats at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

The Pittsburgh Steelers currently hold the No. 16 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. At this point, the team and the fans are eyeing a potential spot in the playoffs but it is never too soon to think about the upcoming draft now that the college football season is wrapping up. Let's take a look at our latest seven-round mock draft.

First round-OT Paris Johnson Jr., Ohio State

Nov 5, 2022; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (77) headshot after the game at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Second round-EDGE Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Kansas State

Oct 1, 2022; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Donovan Smith (7) is chased by Kansas State Wildcats defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah (91) during the third quarter at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports

Second round-DT Siaki Ika, Baylor

Nov 19, 2022; Waco, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Max Duggan (15) is brought down by Baylor Bears defensive lineman Siaki Ika (62) during the second half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Third round-OL Steve Avila, TCU

Nov 26, 2021; Ames, Iowa, USA; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver TJ Steele (19) runs behind blocker TCU Horned Frogs center Steve Avila (79) against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports

Fourth round-QB Cameron Ward, Washington State

Dec 17, 2022; Inglewood, CA, USA; Fresno State Bulldogs defensive back Evan Williams (32) pulls on the jersey of Washington State Cougars quarterback Cameron Ward (1) for a sack in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Seventh round-CB Cameron Mitchell, Northwestern

Nov 5, 2022; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Cameron Mitchell (2) celebrates a pass break up against Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Gee Scott Jr. (88) during the first half of the NCAA football game at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch Ncaa Football Ohio State Buckeyes At Northwestern Wildcats

Seventh round-WR Jadon Haselwood, Arkansas

Nov 25, 2022; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks wide receiver Jadon Haselwood (9) runs against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports