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The Steelers announced via their website that sixth-round pick Vince Williams has agreed to a contract with the team. A physical player at inside linebacker, Williams is viewed as a possible long-term solution to Larry Foote. Williams will try to stick with the team earning a role on special teams. Josh Alper of Profootballtalk.com writes:…
According to Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Tribune, the Steelers have signed 6th round pick linebacker Vince Williams. #Steelers sign 6th-round pick Vince Williams, second draft choice they’ve signed — Ed Bouchette (@EdBouchette) May 20, 2013 Need NFL Tickets? The post Steelers sign 6th round pick Vince Williams appeared first on Pr… Source: Yardbarker: Pittsburgh…
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced today that they’ve signed fourth round pick, safety Shamarko Thomas. We have signed our 4th round draft pick safety @shamarko21ya.Details HERE: stele.rs/10I8MjS twitter.com/steelers/statu… — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) May 16, 2013 Thomas recorded 75 tackles 1 sack, and 2 interceptions during his finals … Source: Yardbarker: Pittsburgh Steelers
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Last year, it widely was believed that USC quarterback Matt Barkley would have been one of the top picks in the draft, if he had decided to go to the NFL. And while the scouting process may have indeed resulted in a drop, it’s hard to imagine Barkley falling out of the first three rounds…
Clearly, the Steelers liked the talent still available to them in Round Four. Trading up early in the round — with AFC North rival Cleveland no less — the Steelers acquired the No. 111 overall pick to take Syracuse safety Shamarko Thomas. Here’s what made this transaction especially noteworthy: the Steelers dealt away their 2014&#……
2013 NFL DRAFT – Steelers First Round Selection JARVIS JONESOutside LinebackerUniversity of Georgia Bulldogs6-2 – 245Columbus, GeorgiaUniversity of Southern CaliforniaGeorge Washington Carver High …… Source: Pittsburgh Steelers : News
2013 NFL DRAFT – Steelers Seventh Round Selection NICHOLAS WILLIAMSDefensive EndSamford University Bulldogs6-4 – 309Birmingham, AlabamaMinor High School7th Round – 223rd Overall 2012 SEASONPlayed…… Source: Pittsburgh Steelers : News
The Steelers loaded up their backfield on Friday in day two of the NFL draft, first coming to terms with free agent RB LaRod Stephens-Howling from Arizona, and then snagging Michigan State RB Le’Veon Bell with their second round pick. “Without getting into the specifics, as the process went on it was pretty clear this…
It’s something that hasn’t happened in 45 years, but Saturday the Steelers made a trade with their rivals – trading with the Browns for their fourth-round pick. The Steelers made the move, getting the 111th overall pick, to draft Syracuse safety Shamarko Thomas. In return, the Browns set the Steelers third-round pick in 2014. It&#……