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Pittsburgh Steelers: Best Draft Picks of the 2010’s

By Kris Rogers

Dec 20, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) returns a punt past Denver Broncos long snapper Aaron Brewer (46) and defensive back Josh Bush (20) during the third quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 34-27. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) returns a punt past Denver Broncos long snapper Aaron Brewer (46) and defensive back Josh Bush (20) during the third quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 34-27. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 17, 2014; Nashville, TN, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert (77) defends against Tennessee Titans linebacker Derrick Morgan (91) at LP Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2014; Nashville, TN, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert (77) defends against Tennessee Titans linebacker Derrick Morgan (91) at LP Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Marcus Gilbert

Draft Pick: 2011 Round 2, Pick 63

Picked in the second round of the 2011 draft, Marcus Gilbert won the Steelers’ rookie of the year award for his play, starting 13 games at right tackle. Coming out of college, Gilbert was praised for his prototypical frame at 6-6 and 320 lbs, as well as his physical nature and his versatility, playing both tackle and guard in college.

In his first few years, Gilbert had his fair share of question marks. An ankle injury landed him on IR in his second season, and hurt his development. However after the hiring of Mike Munchak as the Steelers’ offensive line coach, Gilbert’s play greatly improved and was rewarded with a five-year, $30 million contract in 2014, and was a considered by some to be a snub for the 2015 Pro Bowl.

Gilbert’s injury history early in his career hurt his growth as a player, and needs a few more years of playing at this high level before he can be considered being put any higher on this list, especially without any Pro Bowls under his belt.

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