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2016 NFL Mock Draft Version 2.0: Free Agency Week Edition

By David Harrison

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the crowd in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the crowd in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 27, 2014; Manhattan, KS, USA; Kansas State Wildcats offensive linesman Cody Whitehair (55) waits to block UTEP Miners defensive lineman Nick Usher (36) during first-quarter action at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2014; Manhattan, KS, USA; Kansas State Wildcats offensive linesman Cody Whitehair (55) waits to block UTEP Miners defensive lineman Nick Usher (36) during first-quarter action at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports /

25. player. 55. . OG. Kansas State. Cody Whitehair

The Steelers’ offensive line was great in 2015, and keeping it intact is going to be nearly impossible from a financial stand point.  Signing one might be possible, but another will go, and Cody Whitehair from Kansas State is the guy to fill in for the departed.

Whitehair is a versatile offensive lineman who can play pretty much anywhere on the line, but is better suited at guard or center.  Putting Whitehair next to Maurkice Pouncey is an attractive option, but having him in case Pouncey suffers another injury is even better.

The sting from Eli Apple heading to the Bengals will hurt, but bringing Whitehair into the mix could give Ben Roethlisberger the time he needs to make it look like the Steelers got the better end of the deal.

Previously:  Eli Apple – CB – Ohio State

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