The Pittsburgh Steelers had several members of their 2024 draft class miss significant time last season as rookies, while others immediately stepped into prominent roles. Guys like OT Troy Fautanu and WR Roman Wilson hardly saw the field at all in their rookie seasons. At the same time, C Zach Frazier and G Mason McCormick both earned starting spots along the offensive line, and LB Payton Wilson has a starting spot locked in to begin the 2025 campaign.
After S Ryan Watts medically retired from football this offseason, Pittsburgh is still left with six players from their original draft class.