The Steelers’ draft day setback in April pushed them into a different path, and that route has since helped their offence. Rookie tackle Max Iheanachor and receiver Bernard have both made useful contributions.
01Summary
- 01Pittsburgh was beaten to Makai Lemon with the 20th overall pick in April after Philadelphia traded with Dallas and drafted him first.
- 02The Steelers then selected offensive tackle Max Iheanachor, who was born in Nigeria, moved to the United States at 13 and later developed at East Los Angeles College and Arizona State.
- 03Iheanachor replaced Broderick Jones at right tackle in Week 3, and Pittsburgh’s offence has averaged 29.3 points and 375 total yards per game since then.
- 04The Steelers took receiver Bernard at No. 47, and he caught six passes for 80 yards in the 34-22 win over the Colts on Sunday.
- 05Through five games, the Eagles are 28th in passing and Jalen Hurts is averaging 187 passing yards per game.
02Why it matters
The story shows how one draft disappointment changed Pittsburgh’s plan and led to two rookies helping the team immediately. It also highlights how Philadelphia’s receiver rebuild has not yet worked out.
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