Can Mason McCormick be the hidden gem of the Steelers’ offensive line?
Mason McCormick is not the flashy, uber-athletic, high-pedigreed Power-5 guy of the Steelers’ line, but he knows how to play. That’s all they are asking him to do, and perhaps he can do that at quite a high level. The Steelers saw enough of him as a rookie to feel confident he can start, but how good can he be?
Now, I’m not talking about David DeCastro levels of play, where he is a perennial All-Pro and staple lead blocker. But accolades often coincide with pedigree, and South Dakota State’s Mason McCormick doesn’t have that.