Steelers Make Telling Decision After Drafting Offensive Lineman in Round 1
Summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted offensive lineman Max Iheanachor with the 21st pick in the NFL draft and plan to use him as their starting right tackle. This move may shift existing players, including Troy Fautanu moving to left tackle and Broderick Jones potentially losing his starting spot after recovering from a neck injury.Key Facts
- The Steelers drafted Max Iheanachor in the first round with the 21st pick.
- Iheanachor is expected to start as the right tackle.
- Troy Fautanu may move from right tackle to left tackle.
- Broderick Jones, the current left tackle, suffered a neck injury in Week 12 last season.
- Jones had surgery and a setback in his recovery during the offseason.
- Steelers General Manager Omar Khan said Jones’ injury was a factor in drafting Iheanachor.
- The team values versatility on the offensive line and has multiple options for players’ positions.
- The Steelers allowed the Philadelphia Eagles to draft wide receiver Makai Lemon before they picked Iheanachor.
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