The Pittsburgh Steelers are long known for casting a wide scouting net, and general manager Omar Khan fully intends to live up to those principles. Since taking over the job in 2023, he is one of only two general managers to attend the HBCU Combine. Once fertile ground through which the Steelers fed their 1970s dynasty, HBCU schools no longer draw the talents they did in the past, but the talent pool is improving.
Asked by Steve Wyche why he makes it a point to attend to HBCU Combine and Legacy Bowl, Khan provided the obvious answer to Steelers fans.