Special teams captain Miles Killebrew is the Steelers nominee for the 11th annual Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award, presented to a player for their on-field sportsmanship, including fair play, respect for the game and opponents, and integrity in competition.
The award was created in 2014 to honor Art Rooney Sr., the founder of the Steelers and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
One player from every team is nominated for the award, and eight finalists, four in each conference, will be selected by members of the NFL Legends Community.
"Sportsmanship is the core of the game, the vanguard of public confidence, the keeper of game integrity," said Troy Vincent, NFL executive vice president of football operations. "These Rooney Sportsmanship Award nominees exemplify the spirit of fair play and the values of respect, integrity, commitment to team and resiliency at the highest level of competition."
Current players will have the final say when the eight appear on their Pro Bowl Games ballot under NFL Sportsmanship Award. The winner is announced during the NFL Honors show the night before the Super Bowl.
The winner was named after Rooney because of the class he brought to the NFL and his approach that always had sportsmanship at the forefront.
Earlier this year Killebrew was voted the special teams captain for the third straight year by his teammates, something he takes great pride in because of his love and respect for the game and what comes with it.
"It's an honor. There's no other way to describe it," said Killebrew of being a captain. "Definitely something I don't take for granted. To be voted for by my peers here in the locker room means a lot. I take great responsibility for it moving forward. I've got to be a huge support for my guys on team as well.
"When coach said my name, it felt just as exciting as the first time. I was completely thrilled and humbled. It's definitely a moment for me to step up and be what my teammates need me to be, which is someone who holds the standard."
