Like all other NFL organizations, the Steelers have specific things they look for when selecting a player in the NFL Draft. Early in the draft, Pittsburgh typically covets youth and Power 5 school production. In later picks, some of those trends change.
The Steelers also like players to meet certain thresholds. When it comes to the tight end position, Pittsburgh’s average drafted tight end. Since 2007, the average tight end the Steelers have drafted has been 6’5” and 259 pounds with 33 1/2” arms and 9 7/8” hands.
While this doesn’t automatically mean they won’t draft smaller tight ends, it’s a trend they have had for over a decade.