If Jack Sawyer didn’t necessarily fill a need, the Steelers certainly believe drafting him represented real value and help now. The fourth-round outside linebacker has steep competition for playing time with T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, and Nick Herbig. But those around him already see the work he is putting in and believe in him.
“He’s gonna be a dog for us,” Highsmith said of Jack Sawyer, via the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “He’s got his right head on his shoulders and he works hard. Like I said, he’s got the right mindset. It’s been cool being able to interact with him and help him out.