The 2022 season brought many new risers within the Steelers' roster.
Kenny Pickett showed flashes of why the Steelers coveted him so dearly in the first round of the draft, James Daniels and Mason Cole took their next steps in becoming more complete NFL offensive linemen, Cam Heyward provided the stability and leadership to the Steelers' defensive line while Alex Highsmith bloomed as the biggest surprise on the roster.
But over the course of 17 games, it was Minkah Fitzpatrick who took home the Steelers' team MVP distinction as the fourth safety in franchise history to do so and the first player not named T.