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ROUND 2, PICK 56

MIKE ADAMS

OT, Ohio State

How he fits: The team has made a strong commitment to upgrading its offensive line by taking guard David DeCastro and Adams with its first two picks. In the past three years, the Steelers have used two No. 1 picks and two No. 2 picks on offensive linemen. Adams has long arms and good lengthâ€"which helps him in pass protection.

Mike Adams was a three-year starter for Ohio State. (AP Photo)

When he’ll play: Adams gives the team a young talent to use at right tackle if Willie Colon has problems coming back from another season-ending injury. Otherwise, Adams will back up on both sides until the team determines where he fits best. Adams, though, has a chance to become a starter by 2013.

THE TAKE

“Every pick is a risk, no question about it. He’s probably more of a risk than we’re usually comfortable taking. I am comfortable with his actions. But I won’t be convinced he’s made it as a player until the day he retires.”

â€" GM Kevin Colbert on the risk of drafting Adams, who has tested twice for marijuana