The Pittsburgh Steelers wanted to get back to being a physical defense in 2025. That started with their first-round pick, DT Derrick Harmon. But they went back to the well in the fifth round with DL Yahya Black. Obviously, there was a lot more expectation on Harmon than on Black.
But Yahya Black showed that he’s got some real potential Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers. In only 19 snaps, Black had five tackles, two tackles for a loss and two sacks. He was a disruptor. It’s catching people’s eyes, both in terms of fans and people around the team.