5 Steelers under the most pressure entering the 2023 season
By Zach Hiney
2. Chukwuma Okorafor
A third round pick in the 2018 Draft, Chuks Okorafor has long drawn the ire of some Steelers fans.
His inconsistent play over his first five years in the NFL has had many fans wondering if the team should go in a different direction at right tackle. However, Okorafor is coming off his best season to date. He started all 17 games last season, allowing only 3 sacks and taking only 4 penalties. He anchored an offensive line that ranked 16th overall, according to PFF.
With all that being said, the Steelers showed in this past draft that they're not afraid to shake things up when it pertains to the offensive line. Dan Moore Jr. was serviceable at left tackle, but the team saw an opportunity to upgrade and traded up for Broderick Jones. If Okorafor struggles this season, the team might be willing to move on to a younger and cheaper option.
One could argue that the entire offensive line is under the most pressure, but Okorafor is the one who needs another consistent season under his belt to completely earn the trust of Steelers Nation.