After addressing their four largest needs on the offensive side of the ball over the course of their first four selections, the Pittsburgh Steelers made their first draft addition to the defensive side of the ball with their fourth-round compensatory pick, doubling down on Aggies in the round with inside linebacker Buddy Johnson.
A productive four-year college athlete, Johnson profiles as a buck linebacker who has exhibited signal-calling responsibilities while at Texas A&M. He joins a spot next to Devin Bush where the team already figures to have Vince Williams and Robert Spillane vying for playing time. So where does he see his skill set?