Daily News & Links: Josh Dobbs on Solar Eclipse; Steelers Land Surprise CB in Mock Draft

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🏈 Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and current San Francisco 49er Josh Dobbs visited the NASA’s Glenn Research Center for the Total Eclipse Festival in Cleveland, Ohio.

Dobbs, who’s also known as “The Passtronaut,” has managed to further his football career while continuing his pursuit of rocket science. Dobbs graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in aerospace engineering and a 4.0 GPA. He has done an externship with NASA twice.

49ers QB @josh_dobbs1 aka “The Passtronaut” visited @NASAglenn for the Total Eclipse Festival in Cleveland, Ohio 🌒

Check out his POV of the #Eclipse2024: pic.twitter.com/BSanZXnGd5

— Briana McDonald (@brimcdonaldtv) April 8, 2024

🏈 Former Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley watched the solar eclipse from the Roberto Clemente Bridge in Pittsburgh.

Eclipse on the Roberto Clemente bridge . Is there anything better #Eclipse2024 pic.twitter.com/bTlB2Gz3Rz

— Todd Haley (@thetoddhaley) April 8, 2024

🏈 In a CBS Sports mock draft, former NFL defensive end Leger Douzable has the Steelers selecting Missouri cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. at 20th overall.

“Rakestraw ran slower than expected at the combine — 4.51 — and his film in 2023 was so consistent. This may be a tick early for him, but it clearly fills a need in Pittsburgh,” Chris Trapasso wrote about Douzable’s selection.

🏈 New Steelers punter Cameron Johnston talked about growing up playing Australian football in an interview with Ron Lippock of Steelers Takeaways.

“You spend so many years on the mechanical part of punting when you play Australian football. I played since I was four years old – so punting that long instead of throwing the ball builds those mechanics – it makes it easier,” Johnston said.

🏈 Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward was impressed with the main event at WrestleMania XL.

Just gotta say @TripleH @WWERomanReigns @CodyRhodes @TheRock cooked this past weekend! @wwe bravo! As much as it was a blast from the past, it set up the new ERA!!! pic.twitter.com/66dRF5TRSY

— Cam Heyward (@CamHeyward) April 8, 2024

🎥 Steel City Star posted a clip of Bill Cowher blocking a punt when he played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1984.

Bill Cowher blocks a punt that’s recovered for a TD

Thanks to an injury to the punter, it’s the only career punt attempt in kicker Ali Haji-Sheikh’s career.

I also added Bill Parcells’ thoughts on the play from 8 years later.

Eagles lost by a point. ‘84 opener. @CowherCBS pic.twitter.com/SVplfkAw1w

— Steel City Star (@steelcitystar) April 8, 2024

NEWS FROM AROUND THE SPORTS NOW NETWORK

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: NHL Honors Sidney Crosby’s accomplishments.

Pittsburgh Baseball Now: Sights from Solar Eclipse at PNC Park.

Pittsburgh Sports Now: Pitt reaches out to Michigan transfer Terrance Williams II.

West Virginia Sports Now: West Virginia forward Josiah Harris to enter Transfer Portal, Shows love to Mountaineer Nation.

Nittany Sports Now: Penn State wrestling star to return next season.

Pittsburgh Soccer Now: Pitt women’s soccer adds Nigeria international Celine Ottah.