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NFL Draft Daily: Picking the right nose for the Steelers

Tenth in a daily series leading into the 2020 NFL Draft, April 23-25:

One of the reasons the Steelers' defense became a dominant unit in 2019 was the continued progression of its front four. Part of that was the improvement of outside linebackers T.J. Watt and Bud Dupree.

But exceptionally strong play -- once again -- from the team's defensive line unit allowed the Steelers to get to the passer with just four rushers, with the defensive line rotation providing a big part of that.

Cam Heyward has continued to be one of the league's best defensive tackles, once again putting together an All-Pro season in 2019.