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When the Pittsburgh Steelers hit the clock on April 29, it will be the fifth time in Steelers franchise history that they have been named 24 overall in the NFL Draft.
Here’s a (brief) history of Pittsburgh’s last 24 overall caps:
DB JT Thomas, 1973
In eight seasons and 116 games, Thomas had 19 interceptions for 147 yards and one…
In eight seasons and 116 games, Thomas had 19 interceptions for 147 yards and one fumble recovered for a 14-yard touchdown.
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OL Tom Ricketts, 1989
Ricketts, born and raised in Pittsburgh, was such a first-round bust that there are no photos available of…
Ricketts, born and raised in Pittsburgh, was such a first-round bust that there are no photos available of him. What is worse? The Steelers received the Vikings’ pick in exchange for Pro Bowl linebacker Mike Merriweather.
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CB Chad Scott, 1997
In 17 seasons, Scott had 21 interceptions, four of which came back for touchdowns. He also contributed …
In 17 seasons, Scott had 21 interceptions, four of which came back for touchdowns. He also contributed 75 defended passes and 415 tackles (366 solo).
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G David DeCastro, 2012
In DeCastro’s heyday, he was a prolific pass blocker and not too shabby against the run. In…
In DeCastro’s heyday, he was a prolific pass blocker and not too shabby against the run. In his second season, DeCastro replaced Ramon Foster, who joined LG after the release of Willie Colon.
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