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Steelers Draft Class Likely To Be ‘Hearts And Smarts’ On Steroids

In a normal year, and 2020 is anything but, you can bet on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ decision-makers sticking to a couple of general guidelines throughout the draft. Kevin Colbert’s favorite phrase this time of year? “Hearts and smarts.” Prospects with high character, high intelligence, players who won’t keep the coaching staff worried at night or frustrated on the practice field.

And in a year like this, the topsy-turvy nature of 2020, you can bank on the team not straying away from (most) of their hallmarks.

Teams can, should, and will rely on the tape as much as possible.