Tribune-Review sports writer Joe Rutter has dug into all the top players and pulled together reports on each position. Check his Top 10 picks and see who the Steelers are looking at in the 2018 draft.

The 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, kicks off on Thursday at 8 p.m. and continues through Saturday.

Trib sports writers give their last minute looks at how they see the draft going for the Steelers.

• Trib writer Joe Rutter's seven-round mock draft for Steelers

Here's how Joe Rutter thinks the 2018 draft will unfold for the Steelers, with a backup plan in place for the first two selections. Read more.

• Defense remains focus for Steelers in NFL Draft

For a team that went 13-3 and earned a first-round playoff bye last season, the Steelers sure have plenty of areas on the roster that need strengthened in 2018. Read more.

• NFL Draft storylines: QBs at top, thin crop of elite WRs, 1st-round RBs

Five storylines to follow during the NFL Draft. Read more.

• Kevin Gorman's Take 5: Five thoughts on the Steelers' draft

The Steelers' greatest priority is finding an inside linebacker who can replicate what Ryan Shazier brought to the defense, a speedy playmaker who plays sideline to sideline and is effective in pass coverage. Read more.

• Tim Benz: How the Steelers could draft Le'Veon Bell's replacement and WR depth

In our final pre-NFL Draft podcast via Dr. Phone Fix with Luke Easterling of DraftWire.com, we get into a conversation about the running backs and pass catchers in this draft who could be targets of the Steelers. Read more.

• Tim Benz: Analysis: With glaring need at ILB, Steelers should trade up for higher draft pick

NFL mock drafts are fun. But let's face it. That's all they are. Fun. Not at all scientific. Purely speculative. Read more.

Here is look at the Top 10 picks by position.

 

QUARTERBACKS

Sam Darnold

Quarterbacks set to hog spotlight at NFL Draft

NFL teams seeking to add a franchise quarterback in the first round of the draft, please move to the head of the class. Read more.

Steelers' Colbert not ruling out quarterback with No. 28 pick

Despite having needs — or wants, as Kevin Colbert likes to phrase it — at several defensive positions, the Steelers general manager is keeping all of his options open heading into the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday. Read more.

NFL Draft preview: Top 10 quarterbacks

 

RUNNING BACKS

Saquon Barkley

Penn State's Saquon Barkley 'most special guy' in NFL Draft

Saquon Barkley's pedigree is such that he could be the first running back taken No. 1 overall in 23 years. Read more .

NFL Draft preview: Top 10 running backs

 

 

WIDE RECEIVERS

Calvin Ridley

Pitt's Quadree Henderson 'dreaming' of being selected in NFL Draft

Quadree Henderon sees other diminutive wide receivers succeeding in the NFL and wonders, "Why not me?" Read more .

NFL Draft preview: Top 10 wide receivers

 

TIGHT ENDS

Mike Gesicki

Ultra-athletic Penn State product Mike Gesicki catching up on his blocking

The scouting report on Penn State's Mike Gesicki is he's arguably the best pass-catching tight end in his draft class. Read more .

NFL Draft preview: Top 10 tight ends

 

TACKLES

Brian O'Neill

Ex-Pitt tackle Brian O'Neill awaits draft fate amid varying projections

Brian O'Neill had a good feeling about his draft status when he declared for the NFL in December, bypassing his final season at Pitt. Read more .

NFL Draft preview: Top 10 tackles

 

GUARDS, CENTERS

Quenton Nelson

If pattern holds, Steelers will address interior offensive line in draft

Stability is a key for any NFL offensive line and, barring injury, the Steelers will have all five starters returning for the third consecutive season. Read more .

NFL Draft preview: Top 5 guards, Top 5 centers

 

CORNERBACKS

Denzel Ward

Former Pitt corner Avonte Maddox has seen draft stock rise

The performance was impressive enough to make Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders take notice. Read more .

NFL Draft preview: Top 10 cornerbacks

 

SAFETIES

Justin Reid

Steelers eyeing numbers at safety in NFL Draft

The job requirements of the NFL safety have evolved, and the Steelers have changed with the times. Read more .

NFL Draft preview: Ranking the safeties

 

DEFENSIVE LINEMEN

Da'Ron Payne

With starting DL set, Steelers likely to pass on top talent in NFL Draft

The Steelers entered the offseason knowing they needed to make improvements at linebacker and in the secondary, and they have taken steps to do so in free agency, with reinforcements expected to come in the NFL Draft. Read more .

NFL Draft preview: Top 10 defensive linemen

 

OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS

Shaquem Griffin

Flimsy outside linebacker class limits Steelers' options

The recent history of the Steelers drafting prospects who can play outside linebacker in their 3-4 system has produced mixed results. Read more .

NFL Draft preview: Top 10 outside linebackers

 

INSIDE LINEBACKERS

Rashaan Evans

LB an obvious need for Steelers in NFL Draft, but who has inside edge?

Of all the prospects at all the positions associated with the Steelers' top draft pick over the past several months, it all comes back to two linebackers who have been there from the beginning. Read more .

NFL Draft preview: Top 10 inside linebackers

 

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