In Troy Fautanu and Zach Frazier, the Pittsburgh Steelers could potentially start two rookie linemen. Their first- and second-round picks, respectively, both are the favorites to win starting jobs at their positions. Frazier arguably has the easier path with no incumbent center—and his challenger is not a natural center.
The Steelers decided that they needed to look elsewhere after watching Mason Cole struggle in 2023. They released him without replacing him, quickly kicking the tires on Mitch Morse before he signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. They likely felt strongly about this year’s center class, of which Frazier was arguably the top true center.