US Edition'These guys have Steelers DNA.' Pittsburgh leans into physicality during the NFL draft
- Pittsburgh selected defensive lineman Derrick Harmon with the 21st overall pick in the NFL draft.
- The team entered the draft with a quarterback need and aimed to increase physicality.
- Pittsburgh traded their second-round pick for a veteran and added substantial defensive line weight.
- Head Coach Mike Tomlin stated, "We wanted to retool physicality in all areas."
- New draft selections will attend the team's rookie minicamp in early May.
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‘These guys have Steelers DNA.’ Pittsburgh leans into physicality during the NFL draft
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers entered the NFL draft with a very real need at quarterback. They left it much the same way, save for taking a late-round flyer on former Ohio State star Will Howard.
'These guys have Steelers DNA.' Pittsburgh leans into physicality during the NFL draft
The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the NFL draft focusing on players that head coach Mike Tomlin said will help the team ‘retool’ its physicality. The Steelers were frequently pushed around near the end of the 2024 season, particularly on defense. Pittsburgh…
Will Howard's Girlfriend Reacts To Him Getting Drafted By Steelers
Meet The Wife Of Ohio State Coach Ryan Day (1:51) The Pittsburgh Steelers added depth to their quarterback room this Saturday, drafting Will Howard out of Ohio State. Howard started his college career at Kansas State before transferring to Ohio State. In his only season with the Buckeyes, he completed 73.1 percent of his passes for 4,010 yards with 35 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He helped lead Ryan Day's program to the national title, makin…
‘These guys have Steelers DNA.’ Pittsburgh leans into physicality during the NFL draft - Record Herald
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers entered the NFL draft with a very real need at quarterback. They left it much the same way, save for taking a late-round flyer on former Ohio State star Will Howard. And while that decision sent a very public flare to free agent Aaron Rodgers that he can show up whenever he likes, it also allowed the Steelers to put together a draft class they believe is heavy on toughness…
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