Despite the enthusiasm for the Steelers’ initial rookie undrafted free agent (UDFA) group, they kept none on the 53-man roster. College free agents have a harder road than draft picks, and you’re not going to find a hit every year. Pittsburgh had been on a pretty solid run in recent years, though. Coupled with the promise of this year’s incoming class, the outcome may strike one as disappointing.
The Steelers’ initial UDFA class featured seven players, most of whom made it to the end of the offseason program. Although none survived to land on the 53-man roster, several could sign to the practice squad.