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Pat Freiermuth shows he belongs in Steelers vs. Detroit Lions

Pat Freiermuth #88 of the Pittsburgh Steelers (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Former Penn State Football tight end Pat Freiermuth had a dominant performance against the Lions in Week 2 of the NFL preseason

Former Penn State Football tight end Pat Freiermuth looked every bit the weapon the Pittsburgh Steelers hoped they were drafting in the second-round of this spring’s NFL Draft, Saturday night against the Detroit Lions.

In Week 2 of the NFL preseason, Freiermuth caught two passes for 19 yards and a pair of touchdowns, staking his claim as Pittsburgh’s No.