The Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in a difficult position as they miss out on the recently released list of the top 25 NFL players under 25 years old, an indication of their current roster challenges. With aging star players and a lack of elite young talent, the Steelers are left to ponder their future.

The only potential candidate for this elite group is rookie center Zach Frazier. Drafted in the second round of 2024, he quickly adapted to the starting role due to an injury to Nate Herbig, finishing as the second-highest rated rookie offensive lineman. While Frazier shows promise, other youngsters like Joey Porter Jr. and Keeanu Benton have not developed as expected, leaving the Steelers with more questions than answers regarding their future core.