The Pittsburgh Steelers made a concerted effort in the 2023 NFL draft to bolster the run game. And this wasn’t just with the addition of offensive tackle Broderick Jones. Drafting tight end Darnell Washington was a huge move for the offense, and not just as a sixth offensive lineman.
Adding Washington marks a significant change in how the Steelers offense is going to run. According to NFL analyst Warren Sharp, Pittsburgh ran 12 personnel 20 percent of the time in 2022. Look for that number to go way up in 2023.
