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Gennings Dunker: A sure-to-be Pittsburgh Steelers fan favorite
TL;DR
The Pittsburgh Steelers traded up in the NFL Draft to select offensive lineman Gennings Dunker from the University of Iowa. Dunker is expected to become a fan favorite due to his playing style and personality.
Key points
- Pittsburgh Steelers traded up in the NFL Draft
- Selected offensive lineman Gennings Dunker from Iowa
- Dunker won the Joe Moore Award for best offensive line
- Transitioning from right tackle to guard in the NFL
- Known for his mullet and big personality
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The Pittsburgh Steelers traded up at the end of the third round of the NFL Draft, from 99th to 96th, to snag a gentleman with quite the look, personality, and aura who may make him the perfect Steeler.
Offensive lineman out of the University of Iowa, Gennings Dunker, will absolutely become a fan favorite in Pittsburgh, not only due to his physical style of play that the Steelers love, but also his luxurious locks of a mullet and a big personality.
At the NFL level, he will make the adjustment from right tackle to guard. While at Iowa, he won the Joe Moore Award as the best offensive line in the country last season.
Dunker was fired up to land in Pittsburgh and reunite with some of his old college teammates, and spoke about his sponsorship with Casey's, who catered his NFL Draft party. While speaking to Pittsburgh Steelers on SI, Dunker would say, "My hometown is like 2,600 people. So, when we got a Casey's maybe ten years ago, it was a big deal. It's right in the middle of our town, and it's the gas station that everybody uses for everything," Dunker said. "Growing up, we would eat it all the time. So it was kind of like, 'This is awesome. I would love to do that.' Everyone was fired up."
"My draft party was like an open draft party for the community, just because I'm from such a small town," Dunker said. "I know everybody, I know their cousins, I know where they live. There was also a tornado that went through, so I thought it would be cool to have a community event and raise money for that. It was awesome to celebrate that with my community, have my football coaches there and my family and all my friends. I'm glad the community got to enjoy it."
Dunker is very excited to be a Steeler, and when asked what Steeler Nation could expect, he said, "Just somebody that likes to run and hit," Dunker said. "Not the most gifted guy or the most talented, but I'll let it rip."
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Gennings Dunker: A sure-to-be Pittsburgh Steelers fan favorite
Q&A
Who is Gennings Dunker and what position does he play?
Gennings Dunker is an offensive lineman from the University of Iowa, who will transition from right tackle to guard in the NFL.
What award did Gennings Dunker win in college?
Dunker won the Joe Moore Award, recognizing the best offensive line in the country during his last season at Iowa.
Why is Gennings Dunker expected to be a fan favorite in Pittsburgh?
His physical playing style, distinctive mullet, and engaging personality are expected to resonate well with Steelers fans.