In the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers doubled down on addressing their defensive line with mammoth Iowa DL Yahya Black. While he may not have filled up the stat sheet with the Hawkeyes, he was an imposing presence on their line.
But Yahya Black is more than just one of the Steelers’ newest defensive linemen. Here are five things to know about him.
One Of The Best Defensive Linemen In His Area While Pulling Double Duty (And Playing Multiple Sports)
While at Marshall High School in Minnesota, Yahya Black wasn’t just a dominant defensive lineman, bullying opposing linemen around the football field.