After the third round, it could be debated that either defensive tackle, safety, or inside linebacker was the thinnest position remaining on the defensive side of the ball for the Pittsburgh Steelers. While they are comfortable with their starters in every area, short of nose tackle, at both safety and inside linebacker, they lost or parted with former starters, and one of their top two reserves came from the practice squad.
The team tried to address both in one pick when they drafted Antoine Brooks, Jr.