Steelers' Dunker adjusting to NFL speed

Steelers rookie guard Gennings Dunker has noticed that NFL players are significantly faster than those he faced in college. During non-contact Organized Team Activities, Dunker has observed that NFL linebackers are more athletic than what he encountered during his three-year starting career at Iowa.

"These guys are a lot faster than college linebackers," Dunker said. "They're pretty quick, so maybe taking a little bit different angles because they're definitely a lot better athletes than me." The Steelers selected Dunker in the third round of the 2026 NFL draft, making offensive line a priority as they count on young players to adjust quickly to the professional level. michezonews.co.za