Last season we saw the Pittsburgh Steelers take a positional unit that had been a weakness and turn it into a strength. The secondary was perhaps the most consistent and productive units on the defense and really stepped up each week as the offense struggled. The group returns and should be even better in 2020.
Here are our stat predictions for the Steelers defensive backs.
CB Joe Haden
Haden continues to lead the way for the Steelers secondary and shows no signs of slowing down.
60 total tackles, 4 interceptions, 20 passes defended
CB Steven Nelson
Nelson was the unsung hero of the Steelers defense last season and proved to be perhaps the best free-agent signing in the NFL in 2019.
65 total tackles, 5 interceptions, 19 passes defended
S Minkah Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick came over in a trade from the Miami Dolphins last season and completely turned the defense around.
70 total tackles, 5 interceptions, 10 passes defended
S Terrell Edmunds
Edmunds may never live up to his draft status but last season he proved to be a smart, physical player and sure tackler.
102 total tackles, 1 interception, 3 passes defended
CB Mike Hilton
Hilton isn’t technically a starter but as the team’s slot cornerback he sees starter reps. Hilton is a blast to watch play and can do a little of everything.
68 total tackles, 3 interceptions, 3 passes defended, 2.5 sacks
