After methodically exploring the Pittsburgh Steelers greatest draft hits of the past half century, starting with the ninth round and working our way up, it’s finally time to reveal the true blue chippers. The first rounders.
No pick means more to a championship legacy in the NFL than the first round of the draft, and it can be argued the Steelers have performed here as well as any other team over the past fifty years.
In the old days, the Steelers earned their draft day creds from finding gems in the lower rounds. But, as of late, it’s been General Manager Kevin Colbert’s performance in round one that has kept him drawing a paycheck from the team.