The Pittsburgh Steelers have found their long-term solution at center after selecting Zach Frazier in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Frazier, a 24-year-old rookie, has been impressive in his first year with the team and is expected to continue to excel in his second season.
Frazier’s Rookie Campaign
Frazier’s rookie campaign was marked by outstanding play, earning him a grade of 77.9 from Pro Football Focus (PFF), which ranked him fourth among qualifying centers. This impressive performance has set high expectations for his sophomore season.
PFF Rankings
According to PFF’s rankings heading into next season, Frazier is one of the top three centers in the league, behind only:
- Creed Humphrey (Kansas City Chiefs)
- Tyler Linderbaum (Baltimore Ravens)
This recognition from experts and analysts alike is a testament to Frazier’s ability on the field.
Fan Recognition
Frazier’s performance has not gone unnoticed by fans. His ability to excel in both run-blocking and pass-blocking plays has made him a valuable asset to his team. As he continues to develop as a player, it will be exciting to see what he accomplishes next season.
The Steelers’ decision to select Frazier in the second round of last year’s draft appears wise given his impressive rookie campaign and continued growth as a player. With Frazier leading at center, fans are eagerly anticipating his contributions next season.
Other Notable Rookie Performances
In addition to Frazier, here are some notable performances from other Steelers players during their rookie seasons last year:
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Kenny Pickett: Graded as one of just four quarterbacks who performed above average on throws under pressure (64th percentile). He finished fifth among all quarterbacks with an average depth target that ranked in the bottom 10 percentiles since 2016 (3 yards).
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T.J. Watt: Led all edge defenders with an average depth target that ranked in the bottom 10 percentiles since 2016 (2 yards) while also grading out third among edge defenders with an adjusted speed score that ranked in the top 5 percentiles since 2016 (+25%).
Upcoming Free Agents
In terms of upcoming free agents for Pittsburgh this offseason, the following players are notable:
- WR Diontae Johnson
- CB Cameron Sutton
- S Minkah Fitzpatrick
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