The Pittsburgh Steelers made the decision during the 2021 NFL Draft that they wanted to address the defensive line depth, and its future. To do so, they traded a future fourth-round pick to trade into the fifth round, using that selection to add Wisconsin defensive lineman Isaiahh Loudermilk to the list.
Soon after bringing him in, defensive coordinator Keith Butler made a comparison that raised some eyebrows, likening him to a young Cameron Heyward. After a week or so of training camp, teammate Tyson Alualu did the same following this evening’s practice.
“I guess the best way to put it is, he’s like a young Cam Heyward, just out there running and got a lot of young, raw talent”, he told reporters.