Grading the Max Iheanachor pick: Steelers GM Omar Khan just got sniped by Howie Roseman and the Philadelphia Eagles in Round 1

Instead, the Steelers took a tackle who is worthy of a first-round pick, but who needs a lot of development. Similar to a pick they made a few years back with Jones. For more on Iheanachor, here is A to Z Sports draft analyst AJ Schulte

“Max Iheanachor’s draft stock is all about the upside. He’s a newcomer to football, as he didn’t start playing until 2021. However, his high-end physical gifts are worth the developmental upside swing. Iheanachor boasts very good movement skills, fluidity, and range on an island. He has the ability to reach, cut off, and seal at a high level on the backside of run plays, and his athleticism in space lets him nail defenders on the run with ease.

Unlike a lot of other raw project linemen, Iheanachor doesn’t have a lot of bad habits to unlearn. Instead, he’s just behind developmentally. He’ll need plenty of seasoning with his use of hands and overall awareness, which makes it a risky proposition if he has to start early. If Iheanachor can land in a spot he can develop either under a veteran right tackle or with an established offensive line coach, there’s a quality starter to be unlocked. I see a lot of similarities to current Buffalo Bills RT Spencer Brown as a prospect and upside.” – Schulte

Max Iheanachor Final Grade: C+

Again, if Iheanachor hits, this pick will look a lot better in a few years. But to sit there as if Lemon would fall to the Steelers could leave a sour taste in the mouths of many Steelers fans.