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‘Historic’ Round 1 lands OT

A scouting staff can do the on-campus legwork and write the reports. Then comes the Combine. All that information sets the itinerary for the Pro Day circuit, where the up-close-and-personal is a little bit more. There are group readings of the reports, more discussion, medicals, and then comes the final grade, which determines the prospect’s spot on the board. If you believe in your people, and diligence is practiced every step of the way, when it comes time to pick, it’s a no-brainer.

Welcome to the Steelers, Troy Fautanu.

The 2024 NFL Draft was historic on a few levels, and while a couple of those benefitted the Steelers, the other level was the history they made for themselves.

The NFL’s inaugural draft came in

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