Steelers Daily News & Links: Most Underrated Steeler; PFF’s Rookie Class Projections
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Football Focus suggested that Alex Highsmith is the most underrated player on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Highsmith has racked up 21.5 sacks in the last two seasons.
Who is the most underrated player on your favorite team? pic.twitter.com/ZesY8E25cG
— PFF (@PFF) May 11, 2024
? Pro Football Focus projected the Steelers’ rookie class to be one of the most productive in Year 1. This isn’t surprising, as PFF gave the Steelers an A+ for their draft haul.
Which rookie class will be the most productive in Year 1? pic.twitter.com/etZXiQHnr1
— PFF (@PFF) May 11, 2024
? Brooke Pryor of ESPN posted a video of the first look at new Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson and wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni.
First look at new Steelers WR Roman Wilson and WR coach Zach Azzanni pic.twitter.com/6kn5rCaqub
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) May 10, 2024
? Steelers Community Relations: On Saturday, Little Caesars partnered with The Heyward House to surprise the East Liberty community with pizza from their Little Caesars Love Kitchen.
On Saturday, @littlecaesars partnered with @97HeywardHouse to surprise the Homewood community with pizza from their Little Caesars Love Kitchen. pic.twitter.com/3qrQqb0Ubi
— Steelers Community Relations (@SteelersCR) May 11, 2024
? NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger posted a clip of James Harrison’s vintage dip and rip move that resulted in a sack.
.@steelers @jharrison9292 defeats an 8 man protection. Straight Agony for the offense. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/oDAaIoPmxZ
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) May 9, 2024
? Steel City Star posted a throwback clip of John Stallworth’s 500th career reception in 1987, which was a touchdown pass from Steve Bono.
Happy birthday to Steve Bono!
John Stallworth’s 500th career reception was courtesy of Bono (thanks to the 1987 strike).
Stallworth was just the 18th player to have 500 career receptions. 158 players have done it since.
Bono’s first 6 career TD’s were in the black & gold. pic.twitter.com/C8cd2pZfRp
— Steel City Star (@steelcitystar) May 11, 2024
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