Round 1, Pick 20 - Troy Fautanu, OT, Washington:

NFL: Fautanu is an ultra-versatile, plug-and-play option at multiple spots along the Steelers front. With new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith committed to running the ball, Fautanu fits right in as an imposing blocker who can help pave the way for Najee Harris.

CBS Sports: B. The Steelers needed another tackle to go with Broderick Jones, but Fautanu can also play inside. He is a physical player who fits what they want to do. This is a nice, solid Steelers pick.

ESPN: The board fell in such a way that the Steelers had their pick of the draft's top centers and cornerbacks, but they opted instead to select an offensive tackle with their first-round pick for the second year in a row. Though his frame suggests he's capable of moving inside, Fautanu is a ready-made starter at left tackle. Coach Mike Tomlin said they "legitimately see" Fautanu as a tackle and he figures to displace current starter Dan Moore Jr., who's started nearly every game at the position since he was drafted in 2021. That would pair him with Broderick Jones at right tackle, last year's first-round pick, who started 11 games a rookie.

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Round 2, Pick 51 - Zach Frazier, C, West Virginia:

NFL: Following the first-round selection of Troy Fautanu, Frazier makes for another commendable OL addition. He's not a top-tier athlete, but with 46 college starts, strong football intelligence and a gnarly demeanor, Frazier is a typecast Steelers center.

CBS Sports: A-. Ultra-experienced battler at center. Mobility and leverage are fantastic. Awareness is arguably the best in the class. Low center of gravity helps him anchor like a champ. Doesn’t have freaky burst but flexible. Wrestling background. Exactly the type the Steelers need up front.

ESPN: The Steelers answered perhaps their most pressing need entering the draft by selecting Frazier, a local product who impressed the Steelers with his consistency and work ethic as a four-year starter at West Virginia. Frazier figures to slot in right away as the Steelers' starting center after the team released two-year starter Mason Cole prior to free agency. Frazier, a two-time All-American, is the second offensive lineman drafted by the Steelers this year and third taken by the team in the first two rounds of the past two drafts, showing the Steelers' commitment to building their offense from the trenches.

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Round 3, Pick 84 - Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan:

NFL: With Diontae Johnson traded to Carolina, there was a vacancy for a quick slot receiver. Consider that filled now. Wilson can win with toughness and competitiveness and has the route-running savvy to separate without ideal measurables and strength. The Steelers scout wide receivers well.

CBS Sports: B-. Slot wideout who doesn’t quite play to his timed speed but has nice burst/lean early in route. Super-reliable hands and has great feel for soft spot in zone. Not going to be much of a YAC type in NFL. Not noticeably quick. Should be decent separator. Adequate Diontae Johnson replacement.

ESPN: After trading away Diontae Johnson, the Steelers needed to replenish the wide receiver room, and they did just that by selecting Wilson -- a versatile threat they hope will extend their streak of drafting solid receivers on Day 2 of the NFL draft. In addition to his speed and ability as a vertical threat, perhaps the most enticing thing about Wilson is his willingness to block, something he showed in Michigan's run-heavy scheme -- and something he'll likely be asked to do frequently in an Arthur Smith offense rooted in a strong run game.

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Round 3, Pick 98 - Payton Wilson, LB, NC State:

NFL: Wilson's health concerns were the biggest reason why he fell this far. A top-40 football talent (even with short arms), Wilson has three-down ability and might be a spectacular steal here -- or the type of player who struggles to stay healthy. He might not have a long career, but Wilson is one of the better all-around linebackers in this class.

CBS Sports: A-. First-round film. Do-it-all LB. Coverage skills are awesome. Elite athlete. Ball production was there in college. Range, block-sifting skill. Blitzing. Fine tackler too. Just older, incredibly short arms and vast injury history. Very Steelers pick.

ESPN: The Steelers turned the pick acquired from the Eagles for QB Kenny Pickett into Wilson, adding a speedy defender to a position group Pittsburgh already addressed in free agency by signing Patrick Queen. Though he was healthy and wildly productive the past two seasons with four interceptions, a pick-six and 221 total tackles, Wilson has an extensive injury history that makes him a high-risk, high-reward type of pick. He has torn two ACLs and had a shoulder injury that kept him out of all but two games in 2021. Still, his speed and productivity in coverage figure to make him a great partner to Queen -- and a solid addition with Cole Holcomb still recovering from last year's significant, season-ending knee injury.

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Round 4, Pick 119 - Mason McCormick, OG, South Dakota State:

NFL: The hits keep coming for the Steelers. It's their third OL pick of the weekend, but McCormick is a strong value here after earning Day 2 grades from some teams. He's an athletic worker with strong experience at the FCS level, and though he's a guard-only projection, McCormick has the makeup of an eight-year pro.

CBS Sports: A. Six-year player at FCS with four full years of starting experience and it shows. Elite-level athlete with low pad level. Grip strength is tremendous. Balance could use some work. Anchor is solid but overall has to get stronger. But this is an assignment sound blocker with ideal frame and experience to thrive instantly. Love how Pittsburgh has rebuilt its OL.

ESPN: Offensive line coach Pat Meyer said it best: Christmas came early. It's hard for him to feel any other way with the Steelers using three of their first five picks on the offensive line. McCormick isn't necessarily a starter from day one, but he's a versatile interior lineman who spent most of his time lining up at left guard for SDSU. He's now part of a young nucleus of offensive linemen tasked with moving the team into the next era of Steelers football along with 2023 first-round pick Broderick Jones and 2024 picks Troy Fautanu and Zach Frazier.

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Round 6, Pick 178 - Logan Lee, DT, Iowa:

NFL: Lee is a gifted athlete with a workmanlike, drama-free attitude. But what's his best position? Lee might be best used as a 5-technique where he can occupy tackles and open up playmaking opportunities for others as long as his so-so arm length doesn't hinder him.

CBS Sports: B-. Vintage Steelers pick here. High-caliber athlete who can win at any alignment up front although his productivity in college didn’t match how good of an athlete he is. Could stand to add some weight at next level. Has to get stronger but can win with slippery rushes between gaps.

ESPN: Lee is the Steelers' first pick on the defensive line this year. Though he was versatile in college, he projects as a defensive end in the Steelers system, giving the team depth behind Cameron Heyward and Larry Ogunjobi. Lee also took an official visit to the Steelers during the pre-draft process, further underscoring the significance of those visits. So far, five of the six Steelers 2024 draft picks took official visits to Pittsburgh.

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Round 6, Pick 195 - Ryan Watts, CB, Texas:

NFL: Watts has the length to be tried as a zone corner for the Steelers, or he could be tried at safety, where Watts took reps at the East-West Shrine Bowl. He's a height-weight-speed prospect whose future home isn't clear.

CBS Sports: B+. Huge, sensationally long outside CB. Not crazy fast nor a freaky athlete but can get to the football because of his length. Explosive from his backpedal and active against the run. Wants to blow up outside screens and does so often. Ball skills aren’t stellar right now. Fascinating project.

ESPN: The Steelers finally address their need at cornerback with their final scheduled pick in the 2024 draft by selecting Watts, who spent two years at Ohio State before transferring to Texas. The Steelers released Patrick Peterson this offseason but added Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson in the trade for receiver Diontae Johnson. Still, the team lacked depth at the position, and Watts, a versatile 6-3, 208-pound defensive back, helps fill that void as a developmental prospect.

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Hello there!

Visiting from California to see my best friend who just moved out to Pittsburgh.

My Girlfriend’s dad is a die hard Fan out here on the west coast and wanted to see if there’s any specific/ one of a kind gifts or shops in Pittsburgh versus the typical basic 47 Brand stuff or what not.

Just thought I’d ask here to support any local businesses that make any cool products!

Have a great day!

I swear I see all the players 😂. He is a really nice guy and didn’t mind me approaching him. He looked surprised when I said his name and asked for a picture.

As a Ravens fan, I despise the Steelers, but I do think Renegade is one of the coolest traditions in the league. Great hype song that throws you back right into the late 70’s when the Steelers were great. The terrible towels flying is a sight to see.

Paraphrasing, but he says that he had a revision to the ACL that apparently looks different in scans, but the first time he ever heard the thing about him not having an ACL was at the combine.

If we got this guy for a late-third-round compensatory pick, because of a false rumor, then holy cow we might have gotten the draft steal of the decade.

At 6:08:

https://youtu.be/WH2-zlQgfNw?si=-amYfyaelEstnfQV

I’ve seen several outlets saying “Guess who the week 1 home opener is and win….” We haven’t had a week 1 home opener in years until last year. Just trying to plan my trip…

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Caught this tidbit from Albert Breer on the McAfee show the other day: "...their [Steelers] M.O. has always been to develop from within at that spot. The last time a guy who came from the outside into the Steelers organization and led the team in receiving was during World War II, to give you an idea of how long it’s been. I mean they’ve almost always been homegrown at the position.” Shout-out to Don Looney, who posted 186 yards receiving that year.

Video: https://twitter.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/1787891926617711102?t=jKavfDd_XKepJc_lBZK1Bw&s=19

The consistency displayed by this organization can be frustrating, but this is an impressive streak. The steadiness with which this organization has produced talent at this position should give us a little bit of solace amid the trade rumors 😅

https://theathletic.com/5477459/2024/05/09/zach-frazier-steelers-nfl-draft-west-virginia/?source=user_shared_article

How a family of champions shaped Zach Frazier into the prototypical Steelers center

I know there’s a paywall but here’s a summary:

• comes from 3 generations of wrestling state champs in West Virginia
• high school wrestling record of 159-2 (both loses technicalities)
• pre-game football routine was riding an exercise bike in total darkness and total isolation to build anger and aggression
• is known as the nicest sweetest guy off the field
• after victories his team would celebrate and he would watch tape and take extensive notes
• consistently the hardest working player on every team he’s been a part of
• led a top ranked offensive line at WVU in both rushing and passing metrics (starter from week one freshman year)