The Steelers Fan Blitz, presented by Xfinity, proved beneficial in a variety of ways for fans and Steelers Nation Unite members on Saturday afternoon.
A new feature at this year's Fan Blitz was the opportunity for members of Steelers Nation Unite to announce one of the Steelers' draft picks live from Heinz Field. With all five* *of the Steelers' Day 3 selections being announced by fans and aired in Selection Square in Chicago, members who Checked In at Heinz Field using the Steelers mobile app could be selected for this exciting opportunity.
Adding to the excitement, two of the Steelers announcements were aired live on NFL Network, in addition to being broadcast in Selection Square.
Ed O' Donnell of Robinson Township, PA, got the afternoon started with announcement of the Steelers' fourth round pick, which was carried live on NFL Network. After being introduced by Craig Wolfley, O'Donnell stepped up to the podium and announced the selection of CB Doran Grant from Ohio State.
In Round 5, Lance Liston of Fort Wayne, IN, announced the selection of TE Jesse James from Penn State, which was also aired live on NFL Network.
Both of the Steelers' sixth round selections were also announced by Steelers Nation Unite members. Scott Gallagher of Columbus, OH, announced the selection of DT Leterrius Walton (Central Michigan), and Alexandra Kavoulakis of Mt. Lebanon, PA, announced the selection of LB Anthony Chickillo (Miami).
For Round 7, Connor McQuaide was the special guest on stage during the pick announcement. With the help of Make-A-Wish, Connor was standing alongside his brother, Johnny, as Johnny announced the Steelers had selected safety Gerod Holliman from Louisville with their final choice in the 2015 NFL Draft.
While this example of Steelers Nation Unite members benefitting was seen by fans watching the NFL Draft, many other members received rewards for attending Fan Blitz, including Steelers gift cards and Steelers Nation Unite merchandise. Also, four Steelers Nation Unite members were rewarded earlier this week when they were randomly surprised with free tickets to Saturday's Fan Blitz.
For photos and videos from the NFL Draft experiences in Chicago and Pittsburgh, visit http://steelersnationunite.com/2015draft.html. Fans and members can share their NFL Draft photos from the weekend using #SNUDraft on Twitter or Facebook.
With the focus shifting to OTAs and mini-camp, Steelers Nation Unite will continue to provide a number of ways to recognize and reward Steelers fans for the dedication and the passion they display for their team all year long.
To join Steelers Nation Unite and be officially recognized as a member of Steelers Nation, visit http://steelersnationunite.com/ or the 'Steelers Nation Unite' page on the Steelers mobile app. Joining is free, quick and easy and only requires an email address and a password to sign up.
