At 6-4, 309 pounds, Keeanu Benton isn’t your average nose tackle. The Pittsburgh Steelers have trended smaller and smaller at that position since Casey Hampton left town with guys like Javon Hargrave and Benton holding down the middle of the defensive line. The latter’s recent struggles have caused many to wonder if he’s being miscast as a nose tackle in Pittsburgh.
Benton was asked that question in a roundabout way after practice on Friday and dismissed the idea that he’s playing out of position.
“I feel like I am where I’m supposed to be,” Benton said via the Steelers website.