The 2024 NFL Draft ended and we witnessed the beginning of the dream of young people who are beginning their steps into professionalism in the NFL. In the specific case of the Pittsburgh Steelers, they have remained focused on reinforcing their most urgent spaces.
Since the offseason, they have signed those who will be the generals in the attack, first they acquired the services of free agent quarterback, Russell Wilson (who had a stint with the Denver Broncos) and quarterback Justin Fields, in a trade with the Chicago Bears in addition to the departure of Kenny Pickett and Mitch Trubisky.
Troy Fautanu: Pick 20, Primer Ronda
During this current draft, the AFC North team chose offensive tackle Troy Fautanu from the University of Washington with its first selection (Pick number 20). Fautanu was a leading member of the Huskies team that competed for the national title in NCAA college football.
Troy Fuatanu was named to the Pac-12 All-Team and won the Morris Trophy for best lineman in the conference.
Zach Frasier: Pick 51, Second Round
For their second pick, the Steelers stuck with a new addition on the offensive line with Center Zach Frazier of West Virginia with the 51st overall pick; who will compete with starting Center Nate Herbig.
Roman Wilson: Pick 84, Tercera Ronda
For the third round, with their Pick 84 overall, the Steelers opted for wide receiver Roman Wilson, from the Michigan Wolverines, with whom he finished as champion. In four seasons he caught 107 passes for 1,707 yards, with 12 touchdown passes caught last season alone.
Pittsburgh lost wide receiver Diontae Johnson in the offseason in a trade with the Carolina Panthers for cornerback Donte Jackson.
Payton Wilson: Pick 98, Tercera Ronda
For its second pick of the third round, Pittsburgh selected linebacker Payton Wilson from NC State; In his college years he won the Chuck Bednarik Defensive Player of the Year Award and the Butkus Award as the best linebacker in the United States. He was also named ACC Defensive Player of the Year in 2023.
Mason McCormick (G): Pick 119, Cuarta Ronda
The Steelers selected offensive lineman Mason McCormick of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits with Pick 119 in the fourth round of the Draft, who is an offensive lineman with a lot of experience; Of the 57 starts during his time in college, they were at left guard, he appeared in 70 games in total.
Logan Lee (DT): Pick 178, Sexta Ronda
With the 178th pick in the 2024 Draft, the Steelers selected defensive end Logan Lee from Iowa. The 23-year-old captained the Hawkeyes in 2023 when he recorded 55 tackles and three sacks; He was also a starter for three years, in total he accumulated 41 consecutive starts, had 158 tackles in his career and blocked a couple of field goal attempts.
Ryan Watts (CB): Pick 195, Sexta Ronda
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The Pittsburgh franchise selected defensive back Ryan Watts from the University of Texas in the sixth round of the NFL Draft, with the 195th overall pick. Watts played two seasons with the Longhorns after transferring from Ohio State. During his stay with Texas, he played in 24 games, starting 23, recording 89 tackles, 63 of them solo.
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2024-04-29 03:05:34
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