It’s hard to expect a 21-year old fourth-round picks to step in and contribute from the gate for a football team. But that’s exactly what Benny Snell was asked to do for the Steelers in 2019. Pittsburgh was without James Conner and Jalen Samuels combined to miss 8 games this year, and it was Snell who was often asked to carry the load.
However, it wasn’t exactly easy sledding on the ground for the young Kentucky product. Though Snell broke free for a 23-yard carry on his first run as a pro, he had many touches that didn’t go as planned.