When the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted LB Ryan Shazier out of Ohio State, they knew they were getting an athletic specimen. Shazier was drafted by the Steelers 15th overall in the 2014 NFL Draft after a prolific career with the Buckeyes, posting 317 total tackles, 45.5 TFLs, 15 sacks, four forced fumbles, four pass breakups, and one interception during his three-year career at Ohio State.
While Shazier’s production stood out to Pittsburgh, his athletic prowess also stood out as the league’s modern-day off-ball linebacker that could run, hit, and play in coverage. Shazier proved his athleticism in the pre-draft process, running a 4.