Steelers Draft History: Wild Stats & Legends
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The Steelers NFL Draft history is a treasure trove of wild stats, from their first-ever pick, halfback William Shakespeare, to their latest, cornerback Donte Kent. Theyve drafted three players first overall, including legends Terry Bradshaw and Ben Roethlisberger. Their latest pick was in the seventh round of 2025, and their earliest in the eighth round of 1959 and 1963. Theyve drafted twenty-seven quarterbacks since 1970, and their most picks in a year was thirty in 1943, while their fewest was five in 2003. Sixteen of their twenty-nine Hall of Famers came via the draft, including Joe Greene, Franco Harris, and Lynn Swann. Theyve pulled from 281 colleges, with Pitt, Notre Dame, and Penn State topping the list. Late-round steals like Andy Russell and Rocky Bleier made the Hall of Fame, proving talent scouts deep. The Steelers stay true to drafting winners, turning unknowns into icons.
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