The Pittsburgh Steelers made the shocking move to trade up for Broderick Jones in the 2023 NFL Draft, moving up three spots form 17 to 14 and trading their fourth selection (pick 120) to the New England Patriots to do so. 

Jones was widely regarded as the second best tackle in the 2023 class, but many, including myself believe he has the best upside of any offensive lineman, regardless of position. It seems Pittsburgh thinks as evident by tonight's action. 

Here is a quick analysis of Jones' projection from A to Z Sports Tyler Browning: 

Mirrors pass rushers at a high level. Can perform jumps sets with ease. Doesn’t generate a ton of torque with his kick slide. Can struggle to reach wide 9’s without the help of a chip block. Not getting enough torque limits him in how fast he is able to gain depth.

Biggest Winner: QB Kenny Pickett

No slight to Dan Moore Jr., but the Steelers situation at left tackle desperately needed to be addressed as Moore was top 10 in both penalties and sacks allowed, garnering a mediocre 62.4 overall grade from PFF. 

The liability at the most important position on the offensive line no longer exists, as now the Steelers have stability in the unit up front, a workhorse running back in Najee Harris, and four viable pass catchers in Dionate Johnson, George Pickens, Allen Robinson and Pat Friermuth. 

That means the pressure is on offensive coordinator Matt Canada and sophomore quarterback Kenny Pickett, as the tools are on the box, now it's time to build the offense Pittsburgh is capable of. 

Biggest Loser: LT Dan Moore

This one is obvious, but it's clearly Dan Moore Jr. His starting spot is at best in jeopardy, even if he and Jones are afforded an open competition when camp opens in July. 

And while I mentioned that Moore performed below expectations when it comes to what you expect out of a franchise left tackle, he vastly outperformed his fourth round draft positioning out of Texas A&M. 

This was clear by his performance-based pay increase, a nearly $740,000 dollar bonus on top of his 2022 salary. Moore should slot back into the swing tackle role, with spot starter upside. 

This is what the Pittsburgh Steelers left tackle position looks like right now:

• Broderick Jones*
• Dan Moore Jr.*

*denotes projected 53-man roster player