Welcome to the Terrible Towel Tales, where every Monday through Saturday we’ll feature a selection of the most recent tales that have been making the rounds in Steelers media for your reading enjoyment. In the news of today…
German pass rusher, dual-sport quarterback, and other undrafted free agents are ranked by the Steelers | Mike DeFabo—The Sports
Plumlee was a dual-sport athlete at Ole Miss and UCF in addition to being a dual-threat quarterback. This achievement brought the 5-11, 203-pound player notoriety on social media last spring.
He participated in a UCF baseball game on April 14, 2023, and before a substitute runner took his place in the seventh inning, he recorded a base single. After that, a golf cart hurried him to the football stadium so he could play in the spring game.
Payton Wilson, a draft choice, infuses the Steelers’ LB corps with fire | Adamski, Chris, TribLive
During his roughly five-minute phone call, Wilson—who apparently has an ACL missing in one of his knees—mentioned a few current and former NFL linebackers. Among those he mentioned were a franchise icon and the man he intends to partner with in the middle of the Steelers defense.
Bill Cowher, the legendary former coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, is one of Wilson’s heroes. “A legend at N.C. State, someone who leads a moral life both on and off the field.”
Top picks and losers for the Steelers in the 2024 NFL Draft: Tommy Jaggi and Still Curtain
Steelers Draft Success
CB Jackson
Prior to the NFL Draft, the Steelers hosted dinners with players like as Terrion Arnold, Kool-Aid McKinstry, and Nate Wiggins, so Donte Jackson’s starting position opposite Joey Porter Jr. wasn’t guaranteed until Pittsburgh advanced past the first few rounds.
Jackson’s spot on the depth chart won’t be impacted by the Steelers’ late-round selection of cornerback Ryan Watts. Unless he signs as a free agent, Jackson is secure in his role as Pittsburgh’s starting cornerback.
