Aaron Smith is concurrently regarded as one of the most beloved and most underrated players in Pittsburgh Steelers history, at least of the past quarter center. A dominant defensive end for two Super Bowl champions, he was honored by the organization yesterday through his inclusion in its 2023 Hall of Honor class.
A fourth-round draft pick out of Northern Colorado in 1999, Smith spent 13 seasons in Pittsburgh before retiring following a series of injuries late in his career. He recorded 481 tackles with 44 sacks and seven forced fumbles. He even got himself an interception in 2005.