PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – In leading up to the first ever NFL Draft held in Pittsburgh, we take a look at the 50 best Steelers draft picks.
It’s a list that includes Pro Football Hall of Famers, Hall of Honor members, players drafted since 1969 that contributed to 43 winning seasons and six Super Bowl titles over that time.
Today is number 48 with a few ground rules-its only players drafted by the Steelers, the list does not include those who were drafted by someone else and starred with the Steelers. It also does not include undrafted players.
The rankings are based on what they’ve done with the Steelers and not what they may have done after leaving Pittsburgh. Those eligible for this list are players drafted starting with Chuck Noll’s first season.
48. John Jackson (10th round, 1988, Eastern Kentucky)
· Starting left tackle for 9 seasons from 1989 to 1997
· Played 153 career games with 130 starts
· Started 13 playoff games with the Steelers
· 6 seasons where he played every game
· Twice voted all-conference
· Had 3 seasons with no holding penalties and 4 others with 2
Related
Previously mentioned—50. Larry Foote, 49. Willie Gay
Coverage every day until the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh starting April 23.