The Pittsburgh Steelers, and particularly the defense, is currently stocked with first-round players. So far, all that’s gone on to show is that your draft stock isn’t that important, because their defense hasn’t played like a unit full of talent. With an emphasis on unit.
But following the trade acquisition of Minkah Fitzpatrick, who was the 11th-overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft a year ago by the Miami Dolphins, it’s hard not to take notice of all the first-round talent that’s on the defensive side of the locker room, the majority of whom have starting roles, and who were drafted by Pittsburgh.