It was another big NFL draft for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2024. For the second straight year, Pittsburgh has brought in a powerhouse draft class with several guys poised to play prominent roles in their first season.
The draft started off very strong with former Washington offensive tackle Troy Fautanu. The Steelers hope Fautanu can eventually supplant Dan Moore Jr. on the depth chart, start at right tackle and allow Broderick Jones to move to the left side.
Pittsburgh also drafted their new starting center, Zach Frazier in the second round. Frazier is a smart, powerful player who uses his wrestling background to his benefit. The Third round brought two playmakers in wide receiver Roman Wilson and linebacker Payton Wilson. We expect both to work their way into roles at some point in the season.
Here are our predictions for each of the Steelers rookies.
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 6: Troy Fautanu #76 works out alongside Dylan Cook #60 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the Pittsburgh Steelers OTA offseason workout at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 6 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
12 starts
805 snaps
1 sack allowed
Oct 30, 2021; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers offensive lineman Zach Frazier (54) before a snap during the second quarter against the Iowa State Cyclones at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
9 starts
675 snaps
0 sacks allowed
Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Roman Wilson (1) against the Washington Huskies during the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
0 starts
374 snaps
32 receptions
365 receiving yards
1 receiving touchdown
Nov 11, 2023; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack linebacker Payton Wilson (11) during the first half at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
3 starts
294 snaps
42 tackles
1 interception
1.5 sacks
South Dakota State’s Mark Gronowski runs with the ball alongside Mason McCormick during the FCS semifinals against Delaware on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Dana J. Dykhouse stadium in Brookings.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen / USA TODAY NETWORK
0 starts
51 snaps
0 sacks…
Click Here to Read the Full Original Article at Steelers Wire…