- At one point in practice, Tomlin talked to Michigan defensive line coach Lou Esposito. That seems notable. Esposito coached likely first-round pick Kenneth Grant, who fits the Steelers' mold as a guy with upside in both areas. He is not here, but he is a candidate at 21.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is not one for subtlety when it comes to draft evaluation, and he applied his usual level during the first day of practice for the 2025 Senior Bowl on Tuesday.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have enjoyed the luxury of having consistency throughout their coaching staff since Chuck Noll was hired in 1969. Since then, there have only been three head coaches of the Steelers,