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Basketball Background Helped Broderick Jones Eventually Develop Into First-Round Selection

Coming out of the University of Georgia, new Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones was considered arguably the best athlete along the offensive line in the entire draft class.

While the Bulldogs’ program is known for churning out insane athletes, Jones was a terrific athlete even before stepping onto campus in Athens, thanks in part due to his basketball background.

During his introductory press conference Friday at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on the South Side, Jones talked about his basketball background and how it helped him ultimately become a member of the Steelers’ organization as the No.