2011 Draft

Report: Steelers Had Pre Draft Visit With Northwestern DT Corbin Bryant

Corbin Bryant NorthwesternAnother defensive tackle reportedly made a pre draft visit to Pittsburgh recently to visit with the Steelers as Sean Jensen reports that Northwestern defensive tackle Corbin Bryant flew to Pittsburgh to meet with the Steelers coaching staff and get his medical check done. Bryant measured in at his Pro Day at 6 foot 3 and 3/8 and weighed 297 pounds. He ran his 40 in 5.08 seconds and did 31 reps on the bench. Bryant was selected All-Big Ten Honorable Mention for the 2010 college football season as selected by the Big Ten media and ranked third on the team with 8.0 tackles for loss while also registering an interception, six quarterback hurries, a fumble recovery and a forced fumble on the year. He is regarded as late round draft pick that could go undrafted. The Steelers have visited with several defensive tackle types much like Bryant who are regarded as late round selections. Bryant was not invited to the NFL Combine in February.

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