AT A GLANCE \ Steelers draft picks

Bruce Davis, linebacker, UCLA (No. 88), 6-foot-3, 252 pounds, Los Angeles.

Played primarily as a defensive end in college but will make the transition to linebacker in the NFL. … Ranks second in school history with 29 quarterback sacks, topped only by David Ball’s 30.5 (2000-03). … His 42.5 stops for losses rank third in school annals behind Ball (43.5) and Carnell Lake (45.5, 1985-88). … Was second team All-American choice by The NFL Draft Report and Walter Camp. … Added All-Pac 10 Conference first-team honors. … Semifinalist for the Bednarik Award and was on the watch lists for the Lott, Nagurski, Lombardi and Hendricks Awards.

Tony Hills, offensive lineman, Texas (No. 130), 6-6, 305, Dallas

Was the second of two Longhorns drafted in the first four rounds by Pittsburgh, joining second-round wideout Limas Sweed. … In 24 games starting at left offensive tackle, graded 83.21 percent for blocking consistency on 1,681 snaps. … Earned All-American first-team honors from the Walter Camp Foundation. All-Big Twelve Conference first-team pick by the league’s coaches and media.

Dennis Dixon, quarterback, Oregon (No. 156), 6-4, 206, Oakland, Calif.

Dixon’s 6,337 yards in total offense rank sixth on the school’s career-record list. … His 38 touchdown passes rank seventh in Oregon all-time annals. … Guided Oregon to an 8-1 record and a No. 2 seed in the BCS standings before getting injured. Missed the team’s final three games after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee (Nov. 3 vs. Arizona State). … Named Pacific-10 Conference’s unanimous Offensive Player of the Year and honorable mention All-American.

Mike Humpal, linebacker, Iowa (No. 188), 6-3, 244, New Hampton, Iowa

In his final 24 games, posted 172 tackles (69 solos), 10 stops behind the line of scrimmage, two forced fumbles, five pass deflections and six interceptions. … His 123 tackles in 2007 rank 26th on the school’s season-record list. … Graduated in May, 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in Health and Sport Studies and is presently working towards an advanced degree. Four-time Academic All-Big Ten Conference selection. … All-Big Ten second-team choice by the media, adding honorable mention from the league’s coaches.

Ryan Mundy, safety, West Virginia (No. 194), 6-1, 205, Pittsburgh

Spent his first four years at Michigan before transferring to West Virginia as a post-graduate transfer. … Teamed with Eric Wicks to form one of the top safety combinations in the Big East. Added solid run support with his already excellent cover skills. … Played high school football in Pittsburgh at nearby Woodland Hills High.

steelers.com