Every season a new crop of talent takes that vital step and becomes a starter on their team. For the Steelers, that is no different, and since they typically build through the draft, there are usually a handful of players who make sense as breakout candidates. This year is no different, as a group of players seemed primed to have their best season in the NFL to date.
What does it mean to break out in the NFL though? Simply put, breaking out will be your best season in the pros to that point, as well as having that best season while qualifying as a starter in some way.