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Steelers, Jarvis Jones starting to look like a possible match
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Jarvis Jones starting to look like a possible match
Posted by Mike Florio on April 14, 2013, 9:46 PM EDT
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With iconic Pittsburgh linebacker James Harrison possibly launching a revenge tour in Cincinnati, the Steelers have all the more reason to find a high-end replacement for one of the most feared defenders in football.
Their target very well could be Georgia linebacker Jarvis Jones.
The Steelers hosted Jones earlier this month, and he’d be an intriguing option with the 17th overall pick. If he lasts that long.
Like so many other first-round prospects, it’s hard to gauge precisely where Jones will go. A case of spinal stenosis has created concerns about the possibility of a serious neck injury, but Jones has received full medical clearance — and he has performed well in the SEC (a/k/a NFL Lite) after a transfer from USC.
A decade ago, the Steelers traded up to No. 16 and rolled the dice on a defensive player who emerged from USC with a history of concussions. And Troy Polamaluhas been well worth the risk.
@ESPN_FirstTake I'm a Falcons fan and I'd love to have him but I'd rather them trade up and get Jarvis Jones (JJ best player in the draft)- "
@Atlantasportguy: I wouldn't mind Falcons trading up to draft Jarvis Jones either 😏#RiseUp" dont think he would fit, more of a 3-4 lb - I think Mr Dimitroff wants to move up & get Barkevious Mingo, Jarvis Jones, or even Dion Jordan.
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