The Steelers liked Yahya Black enough to feel the need to double-dip on the defensive line. His college coach is confident he’ll show everyone why. A fifth-round pick out of Iowa, Black will have to start by earning a 53-man roster spot. Once he has his foot in the door, he can start making his move and showing what he can offer.
“We’ve had many guys with size and abilities, but I told the NFL people, from my vantage point, at least, I think the best is still to come”, Iowa Hawkeyes HC Kirk Ferentz told Dale Lolley about Yahya Black.