Apr 26, 2024, 9:12 p.m. ET
Center Zach Frazier’s selection follows offensive tackle Troy Fuatanu in first round
Los Pittsburgh Steelers They returned to the offensive line in the second round of the draft, choosing center Zach Frazier of West Virginia with the 51st overall shift.
The selection of Frazier follows the offensive tackle Troy Fautanu from University of Washingtonchosen in the first round on Thursday night.
Zach Frazier is expected to compete for the starting job from his first day in Pittsburgh. Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
For Pittsburghthe selection of Frazier continues what has been a rebuild of its offensive line, including offensive tackle Broderick Joneschosen in the first round last year. Meditation y Frazier They are selections that keep the Steelers on that line.
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For Pittsburghimproving the offensive line was a priority, after using the offseason to completely revamp their quarterback group, acquiring free agent Russell Wilson and acquiring in exchange Justin Fields; Kenny Pickett, Mason Rudolph in Mitch Trubisky They are more in the template.
He Draft 2024 It is the first time since 2012 that the Steelers They select two offensive linemen with their first two picks in a college draft. That year, they selected the guard in the first round David DeCastro of Stanfordand in the second round to the tackle Mike Adams of Ohio State.
It is expected that Frazierwho has a history in wrestling at the college level, compete for the starting center spot against Nate Herbig.
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