5 best value picks for the Pittsburgh Steelers during the Kevin Colbert era

1. Antonio Brown, Round 6

While the breakup between Antonio Brown and the Steelers was ugly, and he has had some tumultuous times with the Raiders, Patriots, and Buccaneers since he has left Pittsburgh, it is impossible to deny his talent. Brown was selected with the 195th overall selection in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft, out of Central Michigan.

During his time in Pittsburgh, Brown dominated opposing defenses, as he and Ben Roethlisberger formed one of the most lethal duos in the NFL. As a Steeler, he was named to seven Pro Bowls and was named First-Team All-Pro for four consecutive seasons, in which he established himself as arguably the best wide receiver in football.

According to Pro Football Reference, during his time in Pittsburgh, Brown caught 837 passes for 11,207 yards, and 74 touchdowns, while also adding in 4 punt return touchdowns and a kickoff return touchdown.

It wasn’t just the numbers either, as Brown stepped up in some big moments, including the “Immaculate Extension” to clinch the AFC North against the Ravens, or his 58-yard catch on 3rd and 19 against the Ravens to ice the game in the 2011 Divisional Round of the Playoffs. Add in his 50-yard touchdown reception on a screen pass against the Dolphins in the Wild Card Round, and there are so many other moments that showed why he was such an elite talent while in a Steelers uniform.

Say what you want about Antonio Brown off the field, but it’s undeniable that he was a Hall of Fame talent, and was the greatest late-round steal during Kevin Colbert’s time with the Steelers.

While the Steelers’ main focus is currently on the Draft and Free Agency, they are undoubtedly focusing on finding Colbert’s replacement as well. Whoever fills the void will have big shoes to fill, as Colbert worked wonders when it came to drafting during his time in Pittsburgh.