NFL Rumors: Steelers standouts, Vikings UDFA shining, Colts screw Saints

NFL Rumors: Steelers newcomers Darnell Washington, Isaac Seumalo standing out

Whether it was to overhaul several position groups or just to upgrade them, the Pittsburgh Steelers were active this offseason in bringing in new faces. Through two weeks of training camp, several of those newcomers in the Steel City are looking like great investments for the club.

One of the big ones is third-round rookie tight end Darnell Washington. The behemoth out of Georgia was expected to be drafted much higher than he was, but that’s now looking like a massive gift for the Steelers.

Most fans have heard the reports from training camp about Washington stonewalling all-world pass-rusher T.J. Watt on the edge as a blocker, but he’s continued that level of overall dominance. Specifically, as noted by Nick Farabaugh of Steelers Now, Washington is showing his potential already as a red-zone threat. When you pair that with his blocking ability, it’s going to be impossible to keep this guy off of the field.

Washington isn’t alone, though. Farabaugh also highlighted new guard Isaac Seumalo as not just a camp standout but an absolute leader in the trenches, calling the former Eagle an “anchor” on the offensive line.

In addition to that, linebacker Kwon Alexander, who was signed just at the start of camp, is making a name for himself quickly too. The veteran was named one of the 10 standouts so far for the Steelers by Noah Strackbein of SI’s All Steelers with a note that, despite being behind Cole Holcomb and Elandon Roberts on the initial depth chart, should surely carve out a role for Alexander come the regular season.