Offensive tackle Broderick Jones signs four-year rookie deal with team pittsburgh steelers on Friday
All contracts involving first-round picks include a fifth-year team option.
this steelers Traded Jones from No. 17 to No. 14 in 2023 NFL Draft
Jones started every game for Georgia last season and was named to the SEC First Team.
“He’s a very talented guy,” steelers Coach Mike Tomlin said. “We’re excited about him every step of the way. We had dinner with him the night before the pro game day. We had the opportunity to spend time with him in their environment. It was fun.
“A year ago, I was in Athens, Georgia, and I took a bunch of his ex-teammates out and said give me a name and we’ll be back in 12 months. Broadly speaking, Broderick’s name is what we get. The name of the person.” 12 months ago. That was the first time I heard his name. During the investigation I understood why they valued him so much. He’s a very good player right now, but the upside is huge. He’s a “diaper dandy”. We’re happy to have him on board. “
Jones said his time with the two-time national champion Bulldogs prepared him for the NFL.
“To be the best, you have to beat the best. Nobody has the physicality like Georgia. Nobody runs the ball like we do. Nobody shoots the floor like we do,” he said. “You’ve got to be able to dominate. You’ve got to play physical. You’ve got to play tough. You’ve got to fight hard at the end of the day. That’s the only way you’re going. In.”
Also on Friday, steelers Defensive tackle Keanu Benton signed with Wisconsin
benton is one steelersTwo second-round picks, the other — cornerback Joey Porter Jr. — is the only unsigned member of the team’s draft class
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