US EditionSteelers address physicality in NFL Draft, beef up defense on Day 3
- Pittsburgh selected defensive lineman Derrick Harmon 21st overall and quarterback Will Howard 185th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
- Pittsburgh entered the draft needing a quarterback and more toughness after a five-game skid ended the 2024 season.
- Other draft picks included running back Kaleb Johnson, outside linebacker Jack Sawyer, and defensive lineman Yahya Black.
- Head coach Mike Tomlin stated, "We wanted to retool physicality in all areas," reflecting the draft approach.
- The team believes this draft class adds toughness and could build a foundation for its future.
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Steelers lean into their identity of physicality with NFL Draft selections
PITTSBURGH — 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, something they uncharacteristically…
‘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…
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