30.5, 16.5, 15.0, 14.0, 10.0, 9.0, 7.5. The career sack totals of all front-seven defenders that were selected in the first round in the 2017 NFL draft (excluding LB Reuben Foster). Of course, the Steelers were on the backend on the draft at pick 30, after an 11-5 2016 season. Consequently, one name stood the test of time and has exceeded all the competition listed above, even more so to now be compared to the greats: Steelers outside linebacker, T.J. Watt.
Announced by Steelers legend, RB Jerome Bettis, “with the 30th pick in the 2017 NFL draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers select…TJ Watt, linebacker, Wisconsin”.