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Robert Nkemdiche among prospects visiting Steelers today

Ray Fittipaldo 7 years ago

The Steelers continued to shuttle defensive players through the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex today as they played host to another seven college prospects. One of them is the most controversial player in the draft.

Defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche is regarded by many as the top player in the draft, but he is in danger of falling out of the first round due to some off-field issues.

Nkemdiche, who played at Mississippi, was charged with marijuana possession last year and was suspended for the Sugar Bowl after police found seven marijuana cigarettes in his hotel room.

Nkemdiche was widely regarded as the top pick in the draft before this incident. He’s had some other off-field issues as well.

The Steelers also played host cornerbacks Ken Crawley and Cyrus Jones, safeties Karl Joseph, Justin Simmons and Sean Davis as well as receiver Pharoh Cooper and linebacker Dadi Nicholas.

The Steelers have played host to 10 safeties, five cornerbacks and five defensive linemen so far. They have can bring in six more players before the draft. They have played host to 24 players the past two weeks.