The Pittsburgh Steelers have a rich history of undrafted free agent success stories. Those who beat the odds to go from longshot to starter and star. But RB Willie Parker might have climbed the tallest mountain. A college backup running back unlikely on the radar of any other team, the Steelers’ due diligence paid off in bid ways. From UDFA to starter to Super Bowl winner, he still holds the longest run in its history. Inducted into the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Hall of Honor Sunday, Parker shared the scout inside the organization who believed in him when no one else did.
Willie Parker Shares His Improbable NFL Story – And The Man Who Got Him There
