When the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Jack Sawyer with pick No. 123 in the 2025 NFL Draft, it felt like more than just a smart pick—it was destiny. While the front office was rightfully doing its due diligence, Omar Khan and Mike Tomlin didn’t miss their shot at landing one of college football’s fiercest outside linebackers.
Sawyer, the former Ohio State standout, is the kind of player who belongs in black and gold. His reaction to getting the call gave me chills.
On the other end of the phone, Sawyer didn’t miss a beat. “Yes, sir,” he said with calm intensity, as if already suited up and ready for battle. You could hear the emotion in the room—his family erupted in celebration, but he stayed locked in.
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“We prayed about this for the last two nights,” he said. Then came the line that got me.
“That’s where you wanted to go the whole time,” a family member shouted. Honestly, if I were a promising edge rusher, Pittsburgh would be heaven.
The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted a hungry and motivated 2025 NFL Draft prospect in Jack Sawyer
This franchise breathes defense. Always has. Always will. Now, Sawyer will learn from the best in the business—T.J. Watt. Talk about being Robin to Batman. Watt is a generational talent, and Sawyer has all the tools to be his perfect counterpart.
High motor? Check. Nose for the football? Absolutely. That gritty, relentless style?
The Steelers didn’t just add depth with Sawyer—they secured identity. With a defense packed with firepower, Sawyer’s arrival adds another layer of ferocity. He fits the mold of the legendary Steelers linebackers who came before him: tough, disciplined, and ready to unleash havoc.
From Joey Porter Sr. to James Harrison to T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh has always found guys who thrive in the chaos, and Jack Sawyer could be next up.
It’s not just about what he said when he got the call—it’s about how he said it. Humble but hungry. That’s a Steeler if I’ve ever seen one.
Welcome to the family, Jack.