Future-Changing Defensive Lineman

On this episode of Steelers Central, we’ll look back at what HC Mike Tomlin said about the DT position and what exactly the team is looking for when they draft one in this upcoming draft class, why this could be similar to what they did in 2001 trading down three spots to get NT Casey Hampton, one of the more underrated reasons why they won two Super Bowls. Along with drafting an interior defensive lineman, this Steelers must have a breakout season entering his third year to take this interior pass rush to the next level. Keeanu Benton has shown flashes of being the athletic, disruptive NT he was drafted to be but has not consistently put it all together. This must be the season he does it. Lastly, we’ll look at the safety position, an area that the Steelers have paid much more attention to in recent weeks. Nick Emmanowri combines a linebacker’s body with his athletic ability in coverage to make the most complete safety in the draft. Malaki Starks is a heat-seeking missile defending against the run and has an excellent change of direction to match up with some fifty WRs. See which one I think Pittsburgh could take a gamble on in the first round. 0:00-12:10 Steelers want a playmaking DT 12:11-19:15 Keeanu Benton's breakout season 19:16-28:20 S Nick Emmanwori South Carolina 28:21-40:07 S Makaki Starks Georgia