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WATCH: Steelers share Mike Tomlin’s draft call with WR Roman Wilson

One of the coolest parts of the post-draft process is Steelers HC Mike Tomlin’s calls with his rookies.

One of the coolest parts of the post-draft process is Mike Tomlin‘s calls with his new rookies. Tomlin is known for connecting on a special level with his players and these calls are just the beginning.

The Pittsburgh Steelers shared his call with wide receiver Roman Wilson as “the call that starts it all.”

“Isn’t it cool, man, the conversations we were having in Mobile and all that stuff, getting to know each other,” Tomlin said. “That’s just football life, though; that’s just how we work. You did a hell of a job through the draft process as we got really comfortable with you. We need big-time contributions, so you better be ready to come in here and work.”

“Welcome to the ‘burgh, man. I look forward to getting after your ass.”

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Steelers QB Russell Wilson reacts to draft pick Zach Frazier

Steelers QB Russell Wilson could hardly contain his excitement about rookie Zach Frazier.

Nothing is more important to a quarterback, especially one on the downside of his career, than a stout offensive line. And Russell Wilson now has it, thanks to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first two picks: Tackle Troy Fautanu and center Zach Frazier.

Wilson kept his response short and sweet, posting “FRAZ!!!”

With Broderick Jones, James Daniels, Isaac Seumalo, Fautanu and now Frazier, Wilson should have the protection he needs to go to work in 2024.

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Russell Wilson reacts to Steelers 2024 NFL draft selection, Troy Fautanu

Steelers QB Russell Wilson posted a welcome message for NFL draft pick Troy Fautanu on X.

Protection is one of the most critical pieces of an offense for any quarterback, let alone an aging quarterback. The Pittsburgh Steelers started the process of fortifying their trenches with the selection of tackle Troy Fautanu at No. 20.

And Russell Wilson couldn’t be happier. “Welcome to the Burgh!” he posted on X shortly after the pick.

Wilson has absorbed 100 sacks over the last two years. With 527 career sacks, Wilson is fourth behind Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger and Aaron Rodgers.

Per The 33rd Team, Fautanu allowed just three sacks on 1,332 pass-blocking snaps in three years at Washington.

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