While Jalen Ramsey and DK Metcalf are drawing the Steelers’ headlines, a trio of third-year players will define their future. Their top three picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Steelers are counting on all of them to cement themselves as building blocks this season. Broderick Jones has to be their franchise left tackle, and Joey Porter Jr. their shutdown corner. Keeanu Benton has played well enough, but not “future leader of the defensive line” flashes.
It was largely with these three selections that the Steelers earned tremendous praise for their 2023 NFL Draft class.