Giving up 299 rushing yards to the Baltimore Ravens is a painful thought that sticks with you. When it came time to select the Pittsburgh Steelers 2025 draft class, that Wild Card loss still seemed top of mind. Just as the 2024 class focused on improving the offensive line and running game, the 2025 edition put the focus on the other side of the trenches. Beef up the front seven in an effort to stop the run.
It’s not just about the Ravens game, of course. The Steelers’ defensive line was thin and aging, Cam Heyward still running strong but about to turn 36.