Steelers trade up to grab OT Broderick Jones at No. 14

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded up to select Georgia offensive lineman Broderick Jones in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 14th overall.

The Steelers sent picks No. 17 and No. 120 to the New England Patriots to move up.

Jones is the latest addition to Pittsburgh's offensive line this offseason. The organization added the likes of Isaac Seumalo and Nate Herbig in free agency.

Jones will likely compete with Dan Moore for the left tackle position.

Pre-draft profile

Jones is an incredible athlete. There's some development required here in terms of technique - he could stand to improve his positioning and hand usage - but he's got all the tools to be a high-end left tackle at the next level. Jones' profile is quite similar to that of former Georgia tackle Andrew Thomas, who had obvious physical gifts but needed some technical refinement in order to thrive in the NFL. Thomas struggled as a rookie, took a major step as a sophomore, and then emerged as one of the league's best tackles in 2022. Jones has a chance to follow a similar path to stardom.