When the Pittsburgh Steelers are on the clock on April 29, it will mark the fifth time in Steelers franchise history that they’ve had the 24th overall selection in the NFL draft.
Here’s a (brief) history of Pittsburgh’s previous 24th overall selections:
DB J.T. Thomas, 1973
In eight seasons and 116 games, Thomas took in 19 interceptions for 147 yards and a…
In eight seasons and 116 games, Thomas took in 19 interceptions for 147 yards and a fumble recovered for a 14-yard touchdown.
OL Tom Ricketts, 1989
Pittsburgh-born and raised Ricketts was such a first-round bust that there aren’t any available photos of…
Pittsburgh-born and raised Ricketts was such a first-round bust that there aren’t any available photos of him. What’s worse? The Steelers received the pick from the Vikings in exchange for Pro Bowl linebacker Mike Merriweather.
CB Chad Scott, 1997
In 17 seasons, Scott had 21 interceptions, four of them returned for touchdowns. He also contributed…
In 17 seasons, Scott had 21 interceptions, four of them returned for touchdowns. He also contributed 75 passes defended and 415 tackles (366 solo).
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 took the RG position over from Ramon Foster who moved to LG after Willie Colon’s release.
