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Sliding Randy Gregory could land in Steelers' laps

Published Apr. 27, 2015 2:34 a.m. ET

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Nebraska defensive end Randy Gregory was once viewed as a top-10 pick, but a failed drug test at the combine has him falling down draft boards.

NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock has Gregory rated second among defensive ends in terms of talent, but wouldn't be surprised to see him slide into the twenties or even the second round.

"I'm very aware that he is going to slide," Mayock said on a recent appearance on NFL Network via NFL.com's Bryan Fischer. "He's an undeniable top-10 talent. He's been nationally humiliated by testing positive for marijuana at the combine. He's going to lose millions of dollars as he slides down everybody's board. As such, I look at this as an opportunity to get an unreal talent later in the draft for less money."

The news of Gregory's potential drop could very well be music to Pittsburgh's ears. The Steelers are thought to be targeting either a pass rusher or corner with their first-round pick at 21st overall.

Gregory would need to add some bulk to his 235-pound frame, but at 6-foot-5, he has the potential to wreak havoc on opposing quarterbacks.

"I look at this kid as the ultimate boom or bust," Mayock said. "Three years from now, he's either going to be in the Pro Bowl or he's going to be out of the league."

FOX Sports draft analyst Joel Klatt has Gregory ranked 18th on his top 50 Big Board. Would Gregory make a good fit on the outside of the Steelers defense? It's hard not to be impressed by this footage.