In uncustomary fashion, the Pittsburgh Steelers utilized their rookie draft class more than the vast majority of teams in the NFL this season, which included four starters on the offensive side of the ball, a starting punter, and two significant contributors on defense.
Nobody from the group played more snaps than fourth-round draft pick Dan Moore Jr., who started 17 games, including the postseason, at left tackle. When he was first drafted, many assumed that he would have a redshirt year; however, Adrian Klemm, the offensive coordinator at the time, was quick to say that he expected Moore to compete right away.