With O-Line Selection, Steelers Make Draft History

Tomlin KhanFor the second time in as many drafts, Omar Khan is building up the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line. Last year, it was Georgia OT Broderick Jones. This year, it was Washington OL Troy Fautanu. And with that, he made some franchise history.

Tonight marks the first time in franchise history Pittsburgh has drafted an offensive lineman in the first round of back-to-back drafts. And the Steelers have been drafting for a long time. Since the literal first NFL draft that took place in 1936 when they selected Notre Dame’s William Shakespeare third overall.

Under Khan, assistant GM Andy Weidl and new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, the Steelers have made their philosophy clear. Build…