New Steelers NFL Mock Draft Expert Round-Up for 1st-Round Pick

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering a new era under head coach Mike McCarthy, and nailing their first-round draft pick would be the perfect way to usher in that new era.

Ahead of the first round of the NFL draft on April 23, here's a look at who experts are projecting the Steelers to take with the No. 21 pick.

Expert: B/R NFL Scouting Department (3/19)

Selection: Kadyn Proctor, OL, Alabama

Expert: Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN (3/17)

Selection: Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State

Expert: Field Yates, ESPN (3/24)

Selection: Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State

Expert: Todd McShay, The Ringer (3/23)

Selection: Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State

Expert: Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com (3/17)

Selection: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson

Expert: Bucky Brooks, NFL.com (3/24)

Selection: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M

Expert: Charles Davis, NFL.com (3/26)

Selection: Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana

Expert: Eric Edholm, NFL.com (3/19)

Selection: Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama

Expert: Chad Reuter, NFL.com (3/20)

Selection: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson

Expert: Pete Prisco, CBS Sports (3/23)

Selection: Emmanuel Pregon, IOL, Oregon

The Steelers might have to address the quarterback position in the draft, given the uncertainty surrounding Aaron Rodgers' future, but Pittsburgh will likely do that later on since there aren't many quarterbacks worth taking in the first round in this year's class.

That means the offensive line is likely to take priority in the first round. Alabama's Kadyn Proctor is the No. 2 offensive tackle on the latest big board from B/R's NFL Scouting Department and would be a great option if he's available.

Oregon's Olaivavega Ioane, the top-ranked interior offensive lineman on B/R's big board, is also a popular name for the Steelers amongst draft experts.

Of course, taking a skill position at No. 21 isn't a bad option either. The team traded for Michael Pittman Jr. earlier this offseason, but could still benefit from another wideout.

At that point in the draft, the star wide receivers like Jordyn Tyson, Carnell Tate and Makai Lemon will likely be off the board, but the odds of either Kevin Concepcion, Chris Brazzell II or Omar Cooper Jr. still being available are high.