Sammie Coates is a Steeler!
With the 87th overall pick in the 3rd round of the NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers chose former Auburn wide receiver Sammie Coates. Coates was the 3rd selection for the Steelers. He is joined by two other former SEC athletes, Senquez Golson from Ole Miss and Bud Dupree of Kentucky
Coates will join a roster whose only real marquee names are Antonio Brown and Darrius Heyward-Bey, who have 6 and 7 years in the League, respectively. Brown was the Steeler's leading receiver last season, followed by running back Le'Veon Bell and TE Heath Miller.