Approaching the 2024 NFL Draft, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on anywhere from Rounds 1 through 7. We’ll breakdown the prospects themselves, strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital and their fit with the Steelers.
If the Steelers are looking to beef up their defensive line in the later rounds, expect UNI’s Khristian Boyd to be at the top of their list.
The basics on Khristian Boyd
- Position: Defensive tackle
- Class: Redshirt senior (UNI)
- Size: 6’4, 317 pounds
- Age: 24 years old
- Projected draft round: Round 6
Defensive stats via ESPN
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Khristian Boyd scouting report
One of the most intriguing Day 3 defenders in the upcoming draft, Northern Iowa’s Khristian Boyd is quickly becoming a popular sleeper amongst draft analysts.