A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys.
Your Depot After Dark for April 29.
Fautanu Repping Black And Gold
Our first look at new Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu wearing the black and gold. The Steelers’ Twitter account shared these photos of Fautanu sporting the gear of his new team. And you gotta admit, that just looks right.
Fautanu will put on his first jersey when he reports to rookie minicamp May 10-12. He’ll wear No. 76 for the team.
Vince Williams On Team’s Picks
Consider former Steelers linebacker Vince Williams as thrilled about Omar Khan’s draft class. Reacting to the Mason McCormick pick in the fourth round, Williams called it an “amazing pick” and believes the selections embody what Pittsburgh is all about.
The Steelers went o-line heavy in this draft, using three of their first five selections on their front five. Their first two picks, Fautanu and center Zach Frazier are likely to start, while McCormick will serve as quality depth. All three are big and physical run blockers, the type of team Pittsburgh aspires to be.
Santonio Holmes Draft Anniversary
Sticking with the draft but going a little old-school, our friend Steel City Star shared this clip of Ohio State WR Santonio Holmes being drafted by the Steelers on this date in 2006. Pittsburgh traded up from No. 32 to No. 25 to land Holmes, who would go on to make a literal Super Bowl-winning catch.
The NFL Network panel debated who the team would take once the Steelers traded up. Memphis’ DeAngelo Williams, Florida’s Chad Jackson, or Holmes? In the end, it was Holmes (though Williams would eventually play for the Steelers). And though Holmes didn’t play for a long time, it was still the right pick.
The clip also splices in Holmes’ first career catch, a nice snag against the Miami Dolphins.
