The Pittsburgh Steelers used a draft pick earlier than the fifth round on a tight end last year for the first time since 2007, using their second-round selection to select Pat Freiermuth out of Penn State. He caught 60 passes during his rookie season for 497 yards and seven touchdowns, while showing developmental blocking abilities, his trademark being his catch radius and reliable hands.
He impressed his teammates during practice sessions throughout the offseason last year, and now this class of rookies are seeing what he is preparing to do as an encore. He has certainly caught the eye of sixth-round pick Connor Heyward, who is watching him closely and learning.