Kordell Stewart is one of the most unique players in the history of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Drafted in the second round of the 1995 draft, Stewart might have been ahead of his time. He earned the nickname “Slash” due to his ability to play multiple positions. While Stewart was a quarterback, he also lined up at wide receiver and running back. He was a versatile weapon that’s more commonly seen in today’s NFL. His honesty about his versatility in a meeting with the Steelers at the NFL Scouting Combine might have even helped them draft him.
“It was one of those situations where the Steelers asked me, ‘If we needed you to play something else, would you?