Coming out of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers were feeling quite good about their draft haul, which featured three offensive linemen in the first five rounds, a wide receiver, a potential impact linebacker, and more.
GM Omar Khan and assistant GM Andy Weidl addressed key positions of need for the Black and Gold with the draft class, and earned praise nationally too as the Steelers seemingly had one of the best draft class hauls in the league.
Early on, the returns are very positive for the Steelers on the field.
Though first-round pick Troy Fautanu is out for the rest of the regular season after suffering a serious knee injury in practice ahead of Week 3 against the Los Angeles Chargers, the Steelers’ rookie class has stepped up in a big way and produced for the Steelers as center Zach Frazier, guard Mason McCormick, linebacker Payton Wilson and even undrafted rookie cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr.