The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2023 NFL Draft class was lauded as soon as the draft was over. Upon completion of their rookie season, owner Art Rooney II assessed the group, believing they found multiple long-term starters and contributors.
“The rookie class, I think, is one of the strengths that we had”, he told Rob King during a sit-down interview on Steelers.com. “Some key guys look like they’re gonna be able to fill important positions for us for awhile to come”.
It started from the top, and they worked their way down. By the end of the season, the Steelers’ top four draft picks were all starters.