3 Steelers undrafted free agents who could make the team in 2022

Jordan Tucker, OT

Alejandro Villaneuva is the biggest Steelers player ever to take the field at 6’9”. Jordan Tucker would be a close second, and both share the distinction of being undrafted free agents. Tucker comes in at 6’6”, according to the Steelers roster page, and a whopping 338 pounds. Other sites listed him as 6’7”. In either event, he is no small kid. Keep in mind that the Giants draft pick Evan Neal is 6’7” and 337 pounds. So he has Evan Neal’s size, just not Evan Neal’s talent.

Nonetheless, Tucker will have his chance to make the best of his opportunity this fall. Expect him to play the lion’s share of snaps in the three preseason games this fall. So we should all get a chance to see how well he performs. When the Steelers signed Villanueva in 2015, fans were like, where did the Steelers find him a giant. Well, he had to finish a tour of duty in the Army before he could play football. Then he went on to protect Big Ben’s blindside for six seasons.

Jordan Tucker, with his size, at least has an opportunity to make a name for himself and could, with the right amount of desire, become an integral part of the offensive line. If he can become a starter, he could prove to be a valuable protector to keep either Pickett or Trubisky healthy with his immense size.

The preseason, compared to 2021, will be a breath of fresh air. We will have the first true quarterback competition in 18 seasons; numerous rookies will come in to compete for starting offensive and defensive positions. It will be fun seeing how everyone’s performances pan out and which players make that all-important final cut.