The 2021 NFL draft is three months away. Each week leading up to the draft, we are going to dive into an NFL draft class starting with the Steelers 2004 NFL draft. In doing so, each player selected by the Steelers will be highlighted as to how their NFL career, or lack thereof, took shape. As we get to more recent years, some will be combined as many of those draft choices are still with the Steelers.
Part 2 of 15 will highlight the Steelers 2005 NFL draft.
So let’s take a look at the eight players drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2005 NFL draft:
Heath Miller
Tight end, Virginia
Round 1
Pick 30
The 2004 Pittsburgh Steelers managed to go 15-1 and reach the AFC Championship Game despite not having a tight end with double-digit receptions on the season.