He’s still relatively young and continues to grow into his body while learning the nuances of the game, but rookie fifth-round draft pick Yahya Black is going to be counted on in a depth role for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025.
Fortunately for Black — and for the Steelers — the young defensive lineman’s best football is ahead of him.
That’s what Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz believes. Appearing on the “Chipped Ham and Football” podcast for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette with beat writer Brian Batko, Ferentz spoke highly of Black.
“I firmly think his best football’s in front of him right now.