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‘Good Kind Of Pressure’: Heath Miller Recalls Expectations Stepping Into Key Role On Contender As A Rookie

Coming off of a 15-1 season that ended in heartbreak in the AFC Championship Game against non other than the New England Patriots at then-Heinz Field, the Pittsburgh Steelers found themselves picking late in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft.

There, the Steelers were fortunate to land Mackey Award winning tight end Heath Miller out of the University of Virginia with the 30th overall pick.

Of course, Miller went on to have a remarkable 11-year career in the black and gold, becoming one of the very best dual-threat tight ends in football as a great blocker and a clutch receiver during his time in the Steel City.