AT A GLANCE Steelers' draftees

Troy Polamalu (16), strong safety, Southern Cal, 5-10, 206.
Was widely considered the top safety in the draft. Has all the assets Steelers covet: strength, intensity and love of the game. ... The only safety drafted in the first round since Bill Cowher became the Steelers' coach in 1992. ... A big hitter, he has excellent speed (4.35 in the 40-yard dash), though he is more of a physical presence than a classic pass defender. ... Chosen as Southern Cal's top weight lifter.
Alonzo Jackson (59), linebacker, Florida State, 6-4, 266.
Played defensive end in college, but will switch to outside linebacker in NFL. Is the second OLB taken by Steelers in second round in three years; they also got Kendrell Bell in 2001. ... Excellent pass rusher with good strength. ... Key will be whether he makes transition from playing with hand on the ground in college to playing standup LB who must read defenses in NFL.
Ike Taylor (125), cornerback, Louisiana-Lafayette, 6-0, 191.
Is too raw to challenge for starting job immediately but could be the nickel back. ... Good hitter with above-average quickness. ... According to scouts, usually makes the proper adjustments in coverage and anticipates the quarterback's moves well. ... Fast off the line of scrimmage and has good jumping ability. ... Compensates for a lack of experience with raw ability, quickness and anticipation. ... Excellent on special teams, another plus for Steelers.
Brian St. Pierre (163), quarterback, Boston College, 6-0 1/2, 215.
Has above-average throwing arm and reads defenses well. ... Accurate on short-to-intermediate throws. ... Poised under pressure, with a good feel for the pass rush and adequate mobility. ... Two-year starter; his cousin, Duke St. Pierre, also played for the Eagles. ... Ranks third on BC's career-record lists with 5,837 yards and 48 touchdowns passing, completing 457 of 803 attempts (56.9 percent). ... As a senior, completed 237 of 407 passes for 2,983 yards and 18 touchdowns. Only Glenn Foley and Doug Flutie threw for more yards in a season for the Eagles.
J.T. Wall (242), FB, Georgia, 5-11 1/2, 253. A role player with good size and strength. Transferred from Southwest Baptist University, where he started in 1988 and 1999. ... Excellent blocker who can catch the ball. ... Can help on special teams. ... Carried 129 times for 465 yards and three touchdowns and caught eight passes for 75 yards in 1998 at Southwest Baptist; carried 118 times for 450 yards and three touchdowns in 1999. Then transferred to Georgia, even though he wasn't on scholarship. ... Was the Bulldogs' starting fullback last season, carrying 30 times for 149 yards and three touchdowns. He also caught nine passes for 84 yards and two touchdowns. ... Was a four-year starter at FB and LB for John Milledge Academy in Milledgeville, Ga.