Newest Pittsburgh Steeler Nick Herbig will begin his NFL career doing much of what he did in college. Rushing the passer off the edge. Despite many draftniks believing Herbig would have to move to off-ball linebacker at the next level, the Steelers confirmed he’ll begin his time in Pittsburgh out on the EDGE.
That was first hinted at by having OLBs Coach Denzel Martin discuss the pick. And Martin confirmed Herbig will begin his career on the EDGE.
“He’s gonna start at outside linebacker,” Martin said during the post-pick press conference via the team’s YouTube channel.