In almost every single one of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ draft classes going back to at least the start of Mike Tomlin’s tenure as head coach, there has consistently been at least one draft pick from whom the team has moved on immediately, never even signing him to the practice squad.
The latest, or so it appears, is Sutton Smith, the first of three sixth-round picks and the one people were most excited about after the draft. The rookie outside linebacker missed half of the preseason, and in his stead emerged undrafted free agent rookie Tuzar Skipper.