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Yahya Black’s ‘Best Football’ Is In Front Of Him With Steelers, Kirk Ferentz Says

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.