Rookie Review: Pittsburgh Steelers

2010 NFL Draft Class–

(1-18) Maurkice Pouncey, C, Florida: The former Gator has not only started every game but was also selected to the AFC Pro Bowl squad. Pouncey’s incredible upper body strength helps him blow people off the line. Grade: A+

(2-52) Jason Worilds, OLB, Virginia Tech: As part of Pittsburgh’s next generation of linebackers, Worilds spent most of his first year learning the system and playing special teams. The college end did flash some of his quickness and strong hands on two quarterback sacks during the regular season. Grade: C+

(3-82) Emmanuel Sanders, WR, SMU: Sanders really came on during the second half of the season by confounding opponents with his speed, as well as his quickness in and out of cuts. The dynamic receiver was also a dangerous returner and hard-hitting coverage man on kickoffs. Grade: A-

(4-116) Thaddeus Gibson,

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