The Pittsburgh Steelers know the diamond in the rough as well as anyone. They make up pillars of franchise history. Jack Butler in 1951. Donnie Shell in 1974. James Harrison in 2002. Each undrafted, each etching a career in Steelers’ lore.
Today’s roster looks similar. Mike Hilton went from unknown to camp sleeper to starting nickel corner and by this time next year, hopefully a well-paid nickel corner. Alejandro Villanueva transformed himself from a defensive linemen with the Eagles to starting left tackle of the Steelers. And oh yeah, recently retired Ramon Foster is one of the best examples of a guy beating the odds.