Although the fourth round of the draft still allows for some river boat gambling by NFL front offices it’s the beginning of the talent level where players are expected to at least provide quality depth to team rosters.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have excelled in the top rounds of the draft and their relative success in the fourth slot through the years has helped them build championship-grade squads.
The most recent Steelers fourth rounders include: (2011) Cortez Allen, (2012) Alameda Ta’Amu, (2013) Landry Jones, (2013) Shamarko Thomas, (2014) Martavis Bryant, (2015) Doran Grant and (2016) Jerald Hawkins.