The Steelers entered the off-season with a few glaring needs, tight end being one of them. Veteran Eric Ebron enjoyed a solid 2020 season, but he’s not a long-term option. Vance McDonald retired after a few injury-plagued, memorable seasons in black and gold. Beyond Ebron, there was Zach Gentry and Kevin Rader, clearly not enough for the 2021 season.
Due to the lack of depth, the Steelers drafted Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth in the second round of the NFL Draft. Picked 55th overall, it was a surprising pick to some fans that were expecting an offensive lineman or defensive back to be selected.