Since selecting Cameron Heyward in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft, the Steelers have mostly built up their defensive line with later-round draft picks. They have drafted a defensive linemen every year since then except for 2017, but it has not provided the team with a promising future at the position thus far. The only players still on the roster are Isaiahh Loudermilk, DeMarvin Leal, Keeanu Benton and Logan Lee. All four of them are on their rookie contracts. Isaiahh Loudermilk, drafted in 2021, is entering a big season for his career as he will hit unrestricted free agency next March.