The Steelers signed guard Mason McCormick, the team's fourth-round pick from South Dakota State, to a four-year contract. McCormick was selected with the 119th overall pick.
"We obviously loved him," said offensive line coach Pat Meyer. "He comes from a smaller school, but the kid is tough. He plays football the right way.
"He wanted to be a Steeler, I know that just talking to him, working the kid out. We are excited to have him.
"We are going to have him penciled in at the guard position. He will come in and compete from day one."
McCormick has played in 70 games in his collegiate career, including a school-record streak of 57 games as he played the opening offensive snap at left guard in all 15 games in 2023.
"I am very excited to be a Pittsburgh Steeler," said McCormick. "This is definitely a dream come true."
McCormick earned All-America honors and All-Missouri Valley Football Conference honors for the fourth time in his career in 2023. He also earned Missouri Valley Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week honors in a win over North Dakota.
McCormick has been described by some as the meanest, yet nicest, player around.
He agrees with that, knowing on the field and off the field are two separate things.
"I think on the field there is only one way to play this game," said McCormick. "When you are off the field, there is no reason not to be a good person and nice to people."
