Entering the NFL as an undrafted rookie free agent out of HBCU’s South Carolina State with the 1974 NFL Draft class that went on to be the best in league history, Pittsburgh Steelers safety and future Hall of Famer Donnie Shell was admittedly overzealous and overconfident one day in practice.
Despite being an All-American at South Carolina State, Shell went undrafted, overlooked by all but then-Steelers scout Bill Nunn.
Getting an opportunity with the Steelers in 1974, Shell — who appeared on the “All Things Covered” podcast with former Steelers cornerback Bryant McFadden and current Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson Tuesday — wanted to make his mark by picking off the No.