The motif of the Steelers‘ 2025 NFL Draft was clear as Day 3 wrapped up– protection, protection, and extra protection, with a certain focus on quiting the run.
One of the great run protectors composed in the 6th round by the Steelers is none apart from 6′ 6″, 336-pound Iowa DT Yahya Black.
At the Steelers’ Post-Draft Press Conference, Mike Tomlin utilized a funny contrast to explain exactly how Black suits Pittsburgh’s protection:
“Like I’ve been stating throughout the draft procedure– he’s a huge framework. There’s F-150s. He’s an F-350. He’s a huge guy and is actually stout versus the run. You can constantly utilize a capability like that, absolutely.”
When it comes to being a defensive lineman, there’s arguably no better compliment than being compared to the size and strength of a Ford F-350.
The Steelers brought Black in for a pre-draft top-30 visit — and they couldn’t pass up the opportunity to bring his talents to the Steel City with the 164th overall pick.
