The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially signed No. 49 overall pick DT Keeanu Benton to a rookie contract, according to Ian Rapoport.
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos. | Note |
| 1 | 14 | Broderick Jones | OT | |
| 2 | 32 | Joey Porter Jr. | CB | |
| 2 | 49 | Keeanu Benton | NT | Signed |
| 3 | 93 | Darnell Washington | TE | Signed |
| 4 | 132 | Nick Herbig | LB | Signed |
| 7 | 241 | Cory Trice | CB | Signed |
| 7 | 251 | Spencer Anderson | G | Signed |
Benton, 21, was named Second-team All-Big Ten in 2022 for the Badgers. The Steelers used the No. 49 overall pick on him in the 2023 draft.
He’s projected to sign a four-year, $7,333,121 rookie contract that includes a $2,333,179 signing bonus and will carry a cap figure of $1,333,295 in 2023.
During his four-year career, Benton appeared in 39 games and recorded 81 tackles, nine sacks, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.
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