By Ed Bouchette / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Steelers chose Penn State tight end Jesse James, who played at South Allegheny High School in Glassport, with their fifth-round draft pick today.
He becomes only the second draft pick on offense they have made in their top five.
James stands 6-7 and weighs 261. He is the first Nittany Lions player drafted by the Steelers in six years. He started every game the past two seasons and leaves Penn State with a year of eligibility left.
They started off the third and final dayof the draft by selecting Ohio State cornerback Doran Grant in the fourth round.