The theme of the Steelers’ 2025 NFL Draft was clear as Day 3 concluded — defense, defense, and more defense, with a specific emphasis on stopping the run.
One of the fantastic run defenders drafted in the sixth round by the Steelers is none other than 6’6″, 336-pound Iowa DT Yahya Black.
At the Steelers’ Post-Draft Press Conference, Mike Tomlin used a hilarious comparison to describe how Black fits into Pittsburgh’s defense:
“Like I’ve been saying throughout the draft process — he’s a big chassis. There’s F-150s. He’s an F-350. He’s a big man and is really stout against the run. You can always use a skill set like that, certainly.”
When it comes to being a defensive lineman, there’s arguably no better compliment than being compared to the size and strength of a Ford F-350.
The Steelers brought Black in for a pre-draft top-30 visit — and they couldn’t pass up the opportunity to bring his talents to the Steel City with the 164th overall pick.