Steelers football has always been built around physicality, even as the game has gotten more skilled over the years. In the draft this year, Pittsburgh seemed to lean toward the trenches, taking players who can help add to their toughness.
In the second round, the Steelers selected defensive lineman Keeanu Benton, a large presence from Wisconsin. When speaking with the media, Benton said Tomlin made it pretty clear why they took him
“Just talking to Coach Tomlin, the main thing I had taken away from that was he wants goons out there, and he wants somebody who’s not afraid to get his nose dirty, and I feel like I am the best option for that guy,” Benton said, via Steelers.com.
