The Steelers drafted another outside linebacker in the second round today when they took LaMarr Woodley of Michigan.

The position was the biggest need on the ballclub before the draft began and the Steelers attacked it by taking Lawrence Timmons of Florida State on the first round and Woodley on the second.

		Listen in Second round pick LaMarr Woodley of Michigan talks with Pittsburgh media via the phone.

Woodley played defensive end the past two seasons at Michigan but the Steelers will convert him to a 3-4 outside linebacker, much the way they did with other college defensive ends, including their starter on the left side, Clark Haggans.

At 6-1 1/2, 266 pounds, Woodley is an inch taller and 32 pounds heavier than Timmons. That's why they will put Woodley on the strong or left side and Timmons on the right.

The two rookies will compete with starters Clark Haggans and James Harrison at outside linebacker and also to perhaps get some time as pass-rushers on third down.

"There will be a lot of competition right away," said Woodley, who started three years at Michigan, one as an outside linebacker as a sophomore. "There will be a lot of guys on that field."

Linebackers coach Keith Butler noted that it takes rookies awhile to learn to play outside linebacker in the Steelers 3-4 scheme, especially for someone such as Woodley.

"It takes time for transition movement from defensive end to outside linebacker," Butler said.

Butler also tried to end any speculation that the Steelers might morph into a 4-3 defense.

"Right now we have no plans to go to a 4-3," Butler said.