Premium talent at most positions tends to come clustered most strongly in the top half of the first round of the NFL Draft, if such talent is available in that class. The Pittsburgh Steelers have rarely found themselves in that space, so finding a Rashawn Slater, as the Los Angeles Chargers did 13th overall last year, has been a rare opportunity.
They may have just that chance in the 2023 NFL Draft, as they are projected to have a top-10 pick. And then edge rusher Alex Highsmith will have to deal with him throughout the week, rather than just on Sundays.