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Rookie report card: Steelers rookies shine after a week at training camp

Jul 28, 2024; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (76) participates in drills during training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 28, 2024; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (76) participates in drills during training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports

Through one week of training camp, the Pittsburgh Steelers have already gotten a close look at many of the members of their 2024 NFL draft class. This is a group the team is going to rely on heavily this season to get over the playoff hump. The Steelers stumbled to a 10-7 record and the playoffs in 2023 but a repeat performance isn't likely.

The Steelers won't be in any rush to throw any of these rookies into the starting lineup but this is a very talented group and could push for playing time earlier than last year. Here are our grades for the Steelers rookies through one week of training camp.

OT Troy Fautanu - A-

Jul 28, 2024; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (76) participates in drills during training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 28, 2024; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (76) participates in drills during training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports

C Zach Frazier - B

Jul 28, 2024; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers center Zach Frazier (54) participates in training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 28, 2024; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers center Zach Frazier (54) participates in training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports

WR Roman Wilson - A

Mar 2, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson (WO39) during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson (WO39) during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

LB Payton Wilson - B+

Jul 28, 2024; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) talks to the media during training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 28, 2024; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) talks to the media during training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports

IOL Mason McCormick - B

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Erin Bormett / Argus Leader

DL Logan Lee - B+

Feb 29, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa defensive lineman Logan Lee (DL15) works out during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 29, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa defensive lineman Logan Lee (DL15) works out during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

DB Ryan Watts - INC

Texas Longhorns defensive back Ryan Watts (6) warms up before competing against TCU Horned Frogs of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Austin, Texas.
Texas Longhorns defensive back Ryan Watts (6) warms up before competing against TCU Horned Frogs of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Austin, Texas.

CB Beanie Bishop Jr. - A

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