It certainly wasn’t a flashy draft class for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2024 NFL Draft, but it was a much-needed one for a team that continues to work back to its identity as a team.
The Steelers beefed up the trenches in a major way, drafting three offensive linemen in the first five selections, doing something that hadn’t been done since 1976. They also added some physicality at the receiver and defensive back positions while taking a flyer on an elite athlete at linebacker.
Based on the way the Steelers want to play on both sides of the football, especially offensively under new coordinator Arthur Smith, the draft fit them perfectly.