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Updated · WTAE Pittsburgh · Apr 24
Steelers fans fill Acrisure Stadium to celebrate NFL draft and Max Iheanachor pick
Updated
Updated · WTAE Pittsburgh · Apr 24

Steelers fans fill Acrisure Stadium to celebrate NFL draft and Max Iheanachor pick

6 articles · Updated · WTAE Pittsburgh · Apr 24
  • Thousands gathered in Pittsburgh as the Steelers selected Max Iheanachor, offensive tackle from Arizona State, as their first draft pick, prompting excitement and optimism among fans.
  • Attendees of all ages participated in on-field activities, including clinics with coaches and field goal attempts, while some marked the occasion with keepsakes from the stadium.
  • The event fostered community connections, with fans traveling from across the country to celebrate together, and anticipation remains high as the NFL draft continues through Friday.
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From Nigeria to a first-round pick, is Max Iheanachor's journey the NFL's most inspiring underdog story?
Will hosting the NFL draft bring a lasting economic boom to Pittsburgh or just a weekend party?
How did Arizona State suddenly become a factory for producing top NFL draft picks this year?
Why did the Steelers gamble a first-round pick on a raw prospect over a more proven college star?