The last time that the Pittsburgh Steelers had a rookie in the thick of the discussion for a Rookie of the Year Award was probably during Ben Roethlisberger’s rookie season. On the defensive side of the ball, that would be Kendrell Bell back in 2001, who came on like gangbusters at inside linebacker.
They may have their next contender for a rookie distinction in 2019 with Devin Bush, the linebacker they traded up to select in the first round of the draft earlier this year. Through the first six games, he has recorded 52 tackles with four fumble recoveries, two interceptions, and a sack.