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GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 19:  Tim Masthay #8 of the Green Bay Packers punts the ball as teammate Charlie Peprah #26 blocks Donald Jones #19 of the Buffalo Bills at Lambeau Field on September 19, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Bill
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 19: Tim Masthay #8 of the Green Bay Packers punts the ball as teammate Charlie Peprah #26 blocks Donald Jones #19 of the Buffalo Bills at Lambeau Field on September 19, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the BillJonathan Daniel/Getty Images

NFL Draft 2011: 10 Players Each Super Bowl Team Could Use

Eric CaspersonFeb 4, 2011

The NFL Draft is a time when teams get to select collegiate players to help out their teams at the NFL level.

For the most part, the teams that draft well and find sleepers in the late rounds are the better teams in the league.

The Packers had their star QB, Aaron Rodgers, fall into their laps after Rodgers dropped out of the top 10 in the 2005 NFL Draft.

Even though both the Packers and Steelers made the Super Bowl, they will have needs to fill once the offseason arrives.

Here are some players that each team should go after in April's draft.

Steelers: Possible First Round Selection

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LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 26: Rex Burkhead #22 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers slips past Jimmy Smith #3 of the Colorado Buffaloes during their game at Memorial Stadium on November 26, 2010 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska defeated Colorado 45-17 (Photo by Eric Fr
LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 26: Rex Burkhead #22 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers slips past Jimmy Smith #3 of the Colorado Buffaloes during their game at Memorial Stadium on November 26, 2010 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska defeated Colorado 45-17 (Photo by Eric Fr

The Steelers' biggest needs are on the offensive line and in the secondary. Flozell Adams might be in his last year or two and they just need to add more depth in the secondary, especially at the cornerback position.

Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado

I can see the Steelers taking CB Jimmy Smith out of Colorado here with either the 31st or 32nd pick in the first round.

Smith was a shutdown corner in college. He allowed just 11 completions in the past two seasons.

He is a physical, big CB who should be able to eat up smaller WRs at the line.

Steelers: Possible First Round Selection

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CHESTNUT HILL, MA - OCTOBER 03:  Anthony Castonzo #74 of the Boston College Eagles congratulates teammate Montel Harris #2 after Harris scored a touchdown in the first quarter against the Florida State Seminoles on October 3, 2009 at Alumni Stadium in Che
CHESTNUT HILL, MA - OCTOBER 03: Anthony Castonzo #74 of the Boston College Eagles congratulates teammate Montel Harris #2 after Harris scored a touchdown in the first quarter against the Florida State Seminoles on October 3, 2009 at Alumni Stadium in Che

Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College

My guess is that the Steelers take either a OT or a CB in the first round. They will take the best value at that pick between the two positions.

Castonzo is a very athletic tackle that is good for run and pass blocking. He has great size at 6'7" and is very quick with his feet. He might have to bulk up a bit though. He is only listed at 295 lbs.

Steelers: Possible First Round Selection

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TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1:  Wide receiver Omarius Hines #82 of the Florida Gators celebrates a touchdown catch with center Mike Pouncey #55 against the Penn State Nittany Lions January 1, 2010 in the 25th Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florid
TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Wide receiver Omarius Hines #82 of the Florida Gators celebrates a touchdown catch with center Mike Pouncey #55 against the Penn State Nittany Lions January 1, 2010 in the 25th Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florid

Mike Pouncey, OG, Florida

I don't know if Pouncey will be available this late in the first round, but if he is expect the Steelers to pick him up. The Steelers already have one Pouncey brother, and would love to have both of them man the line of scrimmage.

Pouncey's stock will rise because of his ability to play multiple positions on the offensive line. He is projected as a OG now, but can fill in for injuries at all other positions.

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Packers: Possible First Round Selection

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The Packers do not have a lot of glaring holes or needs to fill this off season. The thing that they need is more depth at some positions. Like the Steelers, they could use help on the OL and in the secondary.

Muhammad Wilkerson, DE/LB, Temple

Wilkerson was a force up front for Temple this past season. He had 61 tackles, 10.5 TFL and seven sacks.

Wilkerson played DT, but is projected to be a DE or a LB and will greatly help the Green Bay pass rush. The Packers need an OLB across from Clay Matthews.

Packers: Possible First Round Selection

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AUSTIN, TX - SEPTEMBER 25:  Cornerback Aaron Williams #4 of the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 25, 2010 in Austin, Texas.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX - SEPTEMBER 25: Cornerback Aaron Williams #4 of the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 25, 2010 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Aaron Williams, CB, Texas

If the Packers are going to go with the CB route, then either Aaron Williams or Jimmy Smith will probably be the available CBs left.

Williams plays the position like Charles Woodson does. He is a great coverage man and has the instincts to cover top talent.

He also plays up on the line of scrimmage. He is a good blitzer and has shown his ability to get into the backfield.

Packers: Possible First Round Selection

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Ben Ijalana, OT, Villanova

If the Packers were to go OL here, there selections will be limited. Most of the 1st round quality lineman have already been selected by now.

The Pack might have to go with a 2nd round talent if they really want a lineman.

Ijalana is a little small at only 6'4" but he makes up for it with his athleticism. He also has the ability to play multiple positions on the line.

Steelers: Possible Second Round Selections

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 13: Defensive lineman Pernell McPhee #90 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs sacks quarterback A. J. McCarron #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide November 13, 2010 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.  (Photo by Al Messersch
TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 13: Defensive lineman Pernell McPhee #90 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs sacks quarterback A. J. McCarron #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide November 13, 2010 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Al Messersch

Round Two, Pick 64 Possibilities

- Pernell McPhee, DE, Mississippi State

McPhee is an all-around DE. He can bust through the middle and run past a lineman on the outside.

- Rashad Carmichael, CB, VA Tech

Carmichael's strength is his man coverage ability. His speed is also what could get him drafted this high.

- Luke Stocker, TE, Tennessee

With how much the Steelers use their TEs, it would help to have some depth.

Packers: Possible Second Round Selections

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 01:  Jordan Todman #23 of the Connecticut Huskies runs the ball during the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl at the Universtity of Phoenix Stadium on January 1, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 01: Jordan Todman #23 of the Connecticut Huskies runs the ball during the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl at the Universtity of Phoenix Stadium on January 1, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Round Two, Pick 63 Possibilities

- Jordan Todman, RB, UCONN

James Starks looks to have the starting gig in '11. They need a change of pace back.

- Greg Jones, LB, Michigan State

At only 225 lbs, Jones would have to bulk up a bit to play in the NFL.

- Marcus Cannon, OG, TCU

At 350 lbs, Cannon can move. He did not allow a sack this entire season.

Steelers: Possible Third Round Selections

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 09:  Dontay Moch #55 and Colin Kaepernick #10 of the Nevada Wolf Pack hold up the trophy after they beat Boston College in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park on January 9, 2011 in San Francisco, California.  (Photo by Ezr
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 09: Dontay Moch #55 and Colin Kaepernick #10 of the Nevada Wolf Pack hold up the trophy after they beat Boston College in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park on January 9, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezr

Round Three, Pick 96 Possibilities

- Dontay Moch, DE/LB, Nevada

Runs a 4.2 40 for a DE? He may go higher than this though.

- Derrick Locke, RB, Kentucky

Locke is a small back that would be a perfect change of pace to Rashaad Mendenhall.

- Kendall Hunter, RB, Oklahoma State

Same as Locke. The Steelers should get a small crafty, speedy back to compliment Mendenhall.

Packers: Possible Third Round Selections

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ATLANTA - OCTOBER 09:  Ras-I Dowling #19 of the Virginia Cavaliers against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium on October 9, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA - OCTOBER 09: Ras-I Dowling #19 of the Virginia Cavaliers against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium on October 9, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Round Three, Pick 95 Possibilities

- Orlando Franklin, OL, Miami

Franklin is an NFL sized OG at 6'7" and 320 lbs. Would need to work on his footwork.

- Ras-I Dowling, CB, Virginia

At 6'2", Dowling has great size and has good speed for a cover corner.

- Dwayne Harris, WR, East Carolina

Harris is an all-pupose WR who has big play ability. He can also be a return guy.

Steelers: Possible Fourth Round Selections

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AUBURN, AL - SEPTEMBER 20:  Offensive lineman Ryan Pugh #50, Tyronne Green #71, Lee Ziemba #73 and tight end Tommy Trott #5 of the Auburn Tigers prepare for a play while taking on the LSU Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 20, 2008 in Auburn, Alab
AUBURN, AL - SEPTEMBER 20: Offensive lineman Ryan Pugh #50, Tyronne Green #71, Lee Ziemba #73 and tight end Tommy Trott #5 of the Auburn Tigers prepare for a play while taking on the LSU Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 20, 2008 in Auburn, Alab

Round Four, Pick 128 Possibilities

- Lee Ziemba, OL, Auburn

Perfect size for OT in the NFL. Needs to work on discipline.

- Thomas Keiser, DE/LB, Stanford

Switched from DE to LB while at Stanford. Could be a good addition to an already deep LB group.

- Christian Ponder, QB, FSU

Would be drafted as the primary backup to Big Ben. I don't think Steeler fans want to see Byron Leftwich if Roethlisberger gets hurt.

Packers: Possible Fourth Round Selections

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BLACKSBURG, VA - NOVEMBER 04: Defensive end Steven Friday #82 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates after making a tackle against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Lane Stadium on November 4, 2010 in Blacksburg, Virginia.  (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Im
BLACKSBURG, VA - NOVEMBER 04: Defensive end Steven Friday #82 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates after making a tackle against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Lane Stadium on November 4, 2010 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Im

Round Four, Pick 127 Possibilities

- Steven Friday, DE/LB, VA Tech

Friday has good size at the DE position. He can add depth to a weak LB group.

- Jason Pinkston, OT, Pitt

A bit small for an NFL tackle. May switch to guard.

- Tim Barnes, C, Missouri

Durable C who is very athletic for his size.

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