The defensive line is arguably the Pittsburgh Steelers’ biggest need in the 2025 draft. Today, I wanted to learn and provide info on the class, seeing who makes the most sense for the team from a stat perspective.
This article will examine a couple of important run defense and pass rush metrics. Of course, Pittsburgh needs strengths in both, given how 2024 transpired behind star DL Cam Heyward.
Another important element is scheme fit. I included players that PFF labels as EDGE players but have the 5-tech body type in the Steelers 3-4 system and had snaps on the interior d-line.