Leading up to the NFL draft on April 26 and 27, I'll take a look each day at a different position for each of the three local NFL teams. I'll look at current starters and backups, potential free agent pickups and draft picks. This is the final entry in that series.

Today: Steelers special teams

Overview: One of the great ironies of coach Mike Tomlin's first season was the inordinate amount of time Tomlin devoted to special teams during training camp and the generally miserable results those units produced during the season. Aside from a single, relatively meaningless kickoff return touchdown by Allen Rossum, for whom the Steelers gave up a second-round draft choice. The misery was evenly distributed. The Steelers ranked 20th in kickoff returns and 30th in punt returns, and allowed a pair of return touchdowns. The team released Rossum special teams captain Clint Kriewaldt in February and acquired return specialist Mewelde Moore, a sign that Tomlin intends a special teams makeover in camp.

Possible moves: The Steelers will almost certainly grade their draft picks with an eye toward their ability to contribute on special teams. Tomlin also could ask more starters to contribute on coverage units.

Free agent potential: Added Moore.

Draft potential: Nearly every second day pick will likely be assessed for special teams potential.

Starting Monday, I'll take a daily look at the Bills', Browns' and Steelers best and worst draft picks of all time.

-- John Dudley