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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 Justin Gilbert #21 of the Cleveland Browns puts pressure on wide receiver Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during a play. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Cornerback Justin Gilbert #21 of the Cleveland Browns puts pressure on wide receiver Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during a play. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

4. Antonio Brown was one of the best value picks in franchise history

Antonio Brown was one of the biggest draft steals in NFL history. You can debate his character all you want, but this player was one of the best to ever do it at his position when he was on the field. Fans still have a bitter taste in their mouth, and they have every reason to after the stunt that he pulled to give up on his team.

He was a sixth-round pick by the Steelers in the 2010 NFL Draft. He would have a slow start to his career with many different veteran receivers still ahead of him on the depth chart. He worked hard and kept his head down trying to get a starting spot with the black and gold, which he eventually accomplished.

At the beginning of his career, he was a quiet guy that slowly lost his humble beginnings. Mental health and failure to find a good support system around him seemed to be the demise of Brown with his stature in the league. He was one of the best receivers to play this game, and his stats prove that.

It is a shame to watch someone so talented and hardworking just fall off a cliff. His career has quickly folded and seems to be forced to an end. No team wants to go near him after his most recent on-field fiasco that will probably keep him from entering the Hall of Fame.

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