I review the previous five Pittsburgh Steelers rookie classes every season. Several folks commented on how Pittsburgh compares to other NFL teams in successfully drafting players. The Steelers hold a reputation for spotting talent in the draft. But the last few seasons have not been so successful.
I reviewed Kevin Colbert’s last three draft classes before Omar Khan took over as General Manager. Then, I compared those classes to the Steelers’ rivals in the AFC North. After all, you have to outcompete your division foes to reach the playoffs.
It’s important to note that the draft is just one component of reloading the roster.