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Mike Tomlin's Steelers first-round draft picks graded
TL;DR
Mike Tomlin's tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers saw significant success, including eight division titles and 13 playoff appearances. The article reviews the grades of first-round draft picks during his coaching era.
Key points
- Mike Tomlin became Steelers coach in 2007
- Tomlin led the team to eight division titles
- Steelers made 13 playoff appearances under Tomlin's guidance
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Mike McCarthy will take over for Mike Tomlin as the Pittsburgh Steelers coach in 2026. The latter was a legend in the NFL and Steel City, continuing a dominant franchise in the AFC North.
Tomlin followed Bill Cowher as Steelers coach in 2007. He led the team to eight division titles and they appeared in the playoffs 13 times under his guidance.
How did the Steelers do in the first round of the NFL draft during the Tomlin era? A look at the picks and how they worked out, grade-wise.
2007
Player: Lawrence Timmons
College: Florida State
Position: LB
Grade: B
2008
Player: Rashard Mendenhall
College: Illinois
Position: RB
Grade: C+
2009
Player: Evander Hood
College: Missouri
Position: DT
Grade: C
2010
Player: Maurkice Pouncey
College: Florida
Position: C
Grade: A+
2011
Player: Cameron Heyward
College: Pitt
Position: DE
Grade: A+
2012
Player: David DeCastro
Q&A
How many division titles did Mike Tomlin win with the Steelers?
Mike Tomlin won eight division titles during his time as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
When did Mike Tomlin become the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers?
Mike Tomlin became the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2007.
Who will replace Mike Tomlin as the Steelers coach?
Mike McCarthy is set to take over as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026.
