#keeanu-benton

#keeanu-benton

The Pittsburgh Steelers are focusing on bringing in defensive linemen for the 2024 NFL draft.

The team is looking to pair up their current defensive lineman, Keeanu Benton, with another Day Two pick.

The nose tackle position in the NFL has been trending towards extinction due to the pace-and-space style of football.

Nose tackles in Pittsburgh, like Montravius Adams and Keeanu Benton, have evolved to be smaller and more athletic.

Chase Claypool helped Steelers get two 2023 second-round picks, one used for Keeanu Benton, impressing as a rookie.

Benton, drafted 49th overall, showed immediate contribution, potential as a pass rusher, similar to Javon Hargrave but with untapped capabilities.