Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan’s two draft classes have been highly acclaimed at the time, one of the best-looking groups in immediate post-draft reaction. But with all rookie years officially wrapped up, the 2024 crop doesn’t quite have the shine it did last May. NFL.com’s Gennaro Filice ranked each of the 2024 rookie classes and though Pittsburgh finished above average, it was a somewhat disappointing finish.
He placed the Steelers 12th overall though they finished fifth in the AFC and second in division. Even with rookie OT Troy Fautanu missing most of his first year, Filice credited the Steelers for improving along their offensive line.