In the first round of the 1995 NFL Draft, Pittsburgh took tight end Mark Bruener out of the University of Washington, with the 27th pick. The 6-foot-4, 253-pounder was never the receiving threat that we see today from Heath Miller, but what he did offer was a wall of granite in terms of his blocking skills, which were often considered the best at his position. He was essentially an extra tackle, and his 137 grabs for 1,197 yards and 15 touchdowns during his nine seasons playing for Pittsburgh is a testament to that.
Former TE Bruener’s On-Field Knowledge Vital For Steelers Scouting Department
