Looking back on the 5 best offensive linemen in Steelers history

1. Mike Webster

The late Mike “Iron Mike” Webster, is not only the best offensive lineman in Steelers’ history but is arguably the greatest center in the history of the NFL.

To make things more impressive, the Steelers selected him in Round 5 of the 1974 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin, in what is the greatest single-team draft class of all time. The Steelers 1974 Draft Class consisted of four Hall of Famers, including Lynn Swann, Jack Lambert, John Stallworth, and Mike Webster.

According to Pro Football Reference, Webster is a Hall of Famer, was a nine-time Pro Bowler, was a five-time First-team All-Pro, and made the Hall of Fame All-1970s team, as well as the Hall of Fame All-1980s team

Webster was the center for one of the greatest dynasties in NFL history, winning four Super Bowls during his time with the Steelers. He paved the way for Hall of Famer, Franco Harris to be one of the greatest rushers in NFL history and served as an elite pass-protector for another Hall of Famer in Terry Bradshaw.

During their dominant run in the 1970s, the team won an unprecedented four Super Bowls in six years and did it different ways on the offensive side of the ball thanks in part to Webster. They were a dominant rushing team for the first two, and then the league became more favorable to the passing game after the introduction of the Mel Blount rule, and because of the presence of Webster, Swann, Bradshaw, and Stallworth the offense flawlessly transitioned and won two more Super Bowls.

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Despite many talented and productive offensive linemen putting on a Steelers uniform throughout history, Mike Webster is without a doubt number one.