The Pittsburgh Steelers made one of the best draft picks in NFL history when they took Hall of Fame cornerback Mel Blount in the third round of the 1970 NFL Draft. Blount went on to have a successful 14-year career in Pittsburgh where he tallied 57 career interceptions and was a four-time All-Pro, but upon being drafted, Blount was disappointed. On 93.7 The Fan’s Off the Field with Aditi Kinkhabawla, Blount said he wasn’t happy when the Steelers selected him 53rd overall.
“When I was drafted by the Steelers, I was really disappointed. First, I thought I should’ve been a No.