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10 best players who were originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers

By Ryan Pawloski

PITTSBURGH, PA - CIRCA 1979: Quarterback Terry Bradshaw #12 and wide receiver Lynn Swann #88 of the Pittsburgh Steelers look on from the sideline during a National Football League game at Three Rivers Stadium circa 1979 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - CIRCA 1979: Quarterback Terry Bradshaw #12 and wide receiver Lynn Swann #88 of the Pittsburgh Steelers look on from the sideline during a National Football League game at Three Rivers Stadium circa 1979 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) /
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Cornerback Mel Blount #47 of the Pittsburgh Steelers on the sideline during a game. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)
Cornerback Mel Blount #47 of the Pittsburgh Steelers on the sideline during a game. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) /

5. Mel Blount was a third-round steal for the Steelers in 1970

Mel Blount is one of the most underrated cornerbacks in NFL history. He is one of the best cornerbacks that ever played for the Steelers on one of the best defenses in the history of the league. He had a long career that spanned many great accolades that helped aid his career to end up in Canton.

Many people forget that the 1970 draft was the next big step for the Steelers to be put in the direction of winning football. That draft started with Terry Bradshaw getting selected first overall by the black and gold before they turned their attention to the defensive side of the ball. Blount was their third-round pick during that year.

He would go on to have a storied career, all with Pittsburgh. He caused a rule change as well, with the style of play that he displayed on the football field. The NFL changed things so a big corner like Blount could not manhandle receivers trying to get open down the field.

The stats do not lie and this player had eye-popping numbers. He was able to do it all during his career before he eventually retired following the 1983 season. He secured Super Bowl championships and had nearly double the interceptions in his career than Troy Polamalu had.

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