Second-year Pittsburgh Steelers DL Keeanu Benton saw plenty of the field in 2023, especially earlier in the season. A big part of that was fellow DL Cam Heyward’s injury that saw him miss games and hampered his effectiveness throughout the season. It was a good learning experience for Benton.
Now heading into his second year, expectations are higher for Benton. At head coach Mike Tomlin’s end-of-year press conference, he spoke about his excitement and belief in Benton, saying that the Wisconsin product is “capable of being dominant.” That’s high praise for a player who had just finished his rookie season.