I don’t know a Pittsburgh Steelers fan that doesn’t love fullback Roosevelt Nix. He has become emblematic of what fans want the team’s identity to be: raw, physically, and even slightly untamed. But while they love watching him throw a linebacker out of running lane for James Conner, the reality is that his roster spot has always primarily been tied to his ability to contribute on special teams.
He has shown why he is one of the most underrated special teams players in the league this season, including this past Thursday, when he was able to produce a fumble on a kickoff against the Carolina Panthers that set the offense up at the nine-yard line, looking at first and goal.