Steelers select running back in first round-Video
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and director of football operations Kevin Colbert discuss the teams selection of Illinois running back Rashard Mendenhall in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft.

The Steelers believe their second-round pick is a first-rate talent
The Steelers used their second pick Saturday on Texas receiver Limas Sweed. Limas Sweed, the son of a preacher man, got most of his professional teaching from his mother.

Davis fits team's linebacker mold
Bruce Davis played offensive tackle for the Raiders in the late '70s, then switched to another Steelers rival, the old Central Division enemy Houston Oilers for most of the '80s. The Steelers drafted his son, Bruce Davis II, to play outside linebacker for them.

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Two big-name offensive players with the talent to back up the hype
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Pick Analysis:With Felix Jones off the board, Mendenhall is a much better fit for Pittsburgh's style. While Mendenhall didn't win the starting job for two years, he enters the league without a lot of wear-and-tear on his body. In his only season as the featured back, he put up 1,681 yards and 17 touchdowns on 262 carries.

Pick Analysis:Once again the Steelers have found themselves a game-changer at great value. Many consider Sweed a Plaxico Burress-type receiver, with a 6-foot-4 frame and long arms. If he stays in line, he could find the same success with the Steelers that Burress had with Ben Roethlisberger before he left Pittsburgh.

Pick Analysis:Davis did very well in his first extended time as a linebacker at the Senior Bowl. He's a classic Steeler type of player. Davis is very bright and has a knack for getting to the quarterback with his speed.

Pick Analysis:Hills has battled injuries during his career. He started 24 games during his time at Texas. He still has room to grow into his 6-foot-6 frame as a converted tight end.

Pick Analysis:Dixon wants to play quarterback, but he can run, pass and catch. The Steelers will incorporate him into some packages of their offense. He could be utilized similar to Kordell Stewart in the last decade.

Pick Analysis:Humpal battled injuries early in his career to become a productive linebacker at Iowa. He has good size and will have a chance to stick around as a special teams contributor and reserve linebacker.

Pick Analysis:Mundy is a safety who can run well. He's not real big, but was a productive three-year starter at West Virginia.

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