Yahya Black was the second of two defensive linemen the Steelers drafted, but he is drawing just as much anticipation. Throughout training camp, the rookie has garnered a reputation for two things: run defense and swatting passed. Well, maybe those two things and a comically undersized practice jersey that nicely accentuates his Buddha belly.
As 6-5, 336 pounds, Black is hard to miss on the field. And it’s also apparently hard to throw the ball over his head, because he has been batting down passes like it’s going out of style. And his stout run defense is certainly getting the attention of those in camp, including the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Ray Fittipaldo.