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Top 5 Steelers drafted under GM Kevin Colbert

By Jordan Newman

PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 18: Director of football operations Kevin Colbert watches the Pittsburgh Steelers warm up prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks on September 18, 2011 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 18: Director of football operations Kevin Colbert watches the Pittsburgh Steelers warm up prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks on September 18, 2011 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 30: Maurkice Pouncey #53 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up before his game against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field on December 30, 2012 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Karl Walter/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 30: Maurkice Pouncey #53 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up before his game against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field on December 30, 2012 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Karl Walter/Getty Images) /

Maurkice Pouncey

Arriving just a year late to parade with the city, C Maurkice Pouncey career can be described in one word. Reliable.

The commander-in-chief of this offensive line for the past 9 years has played in at least 13 games in 8 of the 9 seasons, as he would also be named to the Pro-Bowl each season he did. A 2x All-Pro as well, Pouncey was actually declared the center of the decade. Also averaging only 2.5 penalties per year, the former first-round pick from the University of Florida contains a resume more boastful than any other player at center.

Although the prowess of his name could earn him more respect than what he’s due for nowadays, the Steel City couldn’t thank him enough for the body of work & grittiness he has put in.

TJ Watt

Is it too early to claim this? First, we had a first-ballot HOF, then to an eventual HOFer, and to someone that was on a steady climb for a bust himself until he busted everything for himself, to conclude with a player still on his rookie contract?

No, it’s not too early, and yes, Watt deserves every bit of applause for the potential he possesses. Already creating controversy for DPOY in just his 3rd-year, Colbert could be looking at his best defensive asset since arriving in Pittsburgh.

A tall tale to spell as Polamalu is registered as the best draft pick, & to think about the likes of Lawrence Timmons, Casey Hampton, Brett Keisel, & Cameron Heyward over time, however, none of their ceilings were higher than Watt.

Carrying a family name with a generational athlete at the same position & one he would call brother, TJ is steadily improving by the year statistically, while recently in his 2nd Pro-Bowl & a first of hopefully many first-team All-Pros.

Next. Why it was necessary for the Steelers to extend Kevin Colbert’s contract. dark

In 3 years, Watt has already totaled 34.5 sacks, 8 forced fumbles, 18 pass deflections, 3 interceptions, 70 QB hits, & 36 TFL. In an era where pass-rushers are valuable more than ever, it’s a shortlist to name who has been more disruptive than  Watt since entering the league.

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