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2016 NFL Mock Draft Version 1.1: Shaking Up the First Round

By David Harrison

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Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Eli Apple (13) looks down Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) during the second half of the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Eli Apple (13) looks down Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) during the second half of the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

55. <p>Pittsburgh has an electric offense, and with the resurgence of DeAngelo Williams, they have depth at the running back position.  What they don’t have is a dominating defense.</p> <p>Eli Apple from Ohio State fits the attitude the Steelers bring to the field, and has the talent to impact the team in year one.  He has the ability to play in man and zone coverages, and the versatility he has is what will make him so successful in the NFL.</p> <p>By adding Apple, the Steelers should be able to maintain their position atop the AFC North in 2016.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Previously:  Eli Apple – CB – Ohio State</strong></p>. CB. Ohio State. Eli Apple. 25. player

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