The Pittsburgh Steelers sat at No. 20 in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft and sweated it out as they watched several of the top offensive tackles get drafted ahead of them, including OT Amarius Mims at No. 18 to the Bengals two spots ahead of them.
GM Omar Khan said in the press conference following the pick that they were getting a bit anxious in the picks leading up to theirs in the first round. There was a good reason for those nerves, as Khan also said he was the highest-rated player on their board regardless of position at No.