{"id":92178,"date":"2025-05-31T02:40:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T02:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/92178\/"},"modified":"2025-05-31T02:40:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T02:40:10","slug":"jack-sawyer-lapping-up-leadership-from-veteran-steelers-olbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/92178\/","title":{"rendered":"Jack Sawyer Lapping Up Leadership from Veteran Steelers OLBs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"PittsburghPittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Jack Sawyer at practice on May 9, 2025. — Ed Thompson \/ Steelers Now \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Jack Sawyer<\/a> in the fourth-round of the 2025 NFL Draft. It was a relatively surprising move, but Sawyer has fit right into the Steel City. On Thursday, he spoke to the media and praised the Steelers coaches and veterans.<\/p>\n

Sawyer, along with his teammate Will Howard<\/a>, is fresh off of a national championship run. Shortly after Ohio State\u2019s championship victory, the former Buckeye declared for the NFL Draft. Since being selected by Pittsburgh, the Ohio native has made the most of his opportunity.<\/p>\n

\"PittsburghOutside linebacker Jack Sawyer at the Ohio State pro day on March 26, 2025. \u2014 Ed Thompson \/ Steelers Now<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been awesome. [Coach Tomlin] is definitely a players coach,\u201d Sawyer said of coming to Pittsburgh and working with head coach Mike Tomlin. \u201c[He\u2019s] competitive, you know, likes to get the energy going \u2026 I love it so far.\u201d<\/p>\n

Like his previous head coach, Tomlin has a lengthy resume that includes a championship pedigree. \u201cHe\u2019s been one of the best coaches in the league for a long time \u2026 his resume speaks for himself.\u201d Sawyer said of Tomlin\u2019s tenure in the NFL.<\/p>\n

Not only did Sawyer praise Tomlin, but also enjoyed working with the veterans in the locker room. \u201cIt\u2019s good to get out here and be with the guys that have been here for a while,\u201d Sawyer said when asked about working alongside veteran defenders. \u201cI think we\u2019re all excited and all of us are thankful \u2026 the whole locker room is great.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"PittsburghPittsburgh Steelers OLB Jack Sawyer at rookie minicamp on May 9, 2025. \u2014 Ed Thompson \/ Steelers Now<\/p>\n

Veterans who stood out to Sawyer included two from his position group: Alex Herbig<\/a> and Jeremiah Moon<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\u201cAlex, Herbig, Moon, and all those guys have been great for me already,\u201d Sawyer said of his teammates. \u201cIt\u2019s been a good experience so far.\u201d<\/p>\n

As the Steelers transition to the next phase of offseason workouts, it appears the rookie edge rusher has fit in well with his teammates.\u00a0<\/p>\n

While T.J. Watt<\/a> is not present at OTA\u2019s in light of contract negotiations, it is clear veteran leadership is still strong in the locker room.
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