Steelers Host Harold Perkins Jr. for Linebacker Visit

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The Pittsburgh Steelers are ramping up their interest in inside linebackers for the upcoming draft.

They've scheduled a visit with Louisiana State University's Harold Perkins Jr.,

a prospect who could be higher on their board than expected.

He's currently projected as a fourth round pick by mock draft experts.

Perkins put up solid numbers last season with the Tigers, including 56 total tackles,

eight tackles for loss, four sacks, three interceptions, and one forced fumble.

That production came after he recovered from an anterior cruciate ligament tear the year before.

Scout see him as slightly undersized for an off-ball roll,

but praise his quickness against the run and ability to disrupt plays near the line.

He's at his best in schemes that let him attack freely,

though his coverage skills and pursuit speed aren't quite back to pre-injury levels.

This visit adds to their lineup at the position, following meetings with Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez and Pitts-Kyle Lewis.

It signals Pittsburgh's focus on bolstering the linebacker group through the draft.

With pre-draft workouts heating up, keep an eye on how Perkins fits into the Steelers' defensive plans as they build their roster.