Mixon is so smooth. Has been unbelievable today. #Sooners pic.twitter.com/7OrQpe874s — Joey Helmer (@joeyhelmer247) March 8, 2017

James Saxon got an up-close look at running back Joe Mixon during Oklahoma's Pro Day on Wednesday.

As you can see in the video above, the Steelers running back coach ran Mixon through an individual drill, as Mixon ran a 4.43 in the 40 yard dash on Wednesday.

This was the Steelers' first look at Mixon, who was not allowed to attend the NFL Combine due to his domestic abuse situation in 2014. The 6'1, 226-pound running back is projected as a third round pick in this year's draft after rushing for 1,274 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2016 while averaging 6.8 yards per carry.

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While the Steelers want to add a running back to its roster via this year's draft, it will be interesting to see if they choose to draft Mixon, who will certainly bring negative publicity to the club based on his past history.