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Keeanu Benton Named Breakout Candidate By PFF

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The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to need more production out of their defensive line in 2024, and second-year DL Keeanu Benton could be in line for a bigger role as he enters his sophomore campaign. Benton had some impressive moments as a rookie, and Pro Football Focus’ Bradley Locker believes that he could break out in 2024. Citing the number of pressures Benton had last season plus question marks surrounding Cameron Heyward and Larry Ogunjobi, they believe Benton should be in line for a bigger role.

“Pittsburgh has several sophomores who should burst onto the scene, and maybe none is as tantalizing as Benton.