In 1936, the Steelers first ever number one draft pick was William Shakespeare. He was a halfback from Notre Dame.
Shakespeare never did play in the NFL, instead he decided to pursue a career in business.
In the 1970 draft, in the first round by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Steelers drafted quarterback Terry Bradshawwith the first overall pick of the 1970 NFL Draft.
The Steelers drafted Troy Polamalu in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft.
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The first overall #1 draft choice elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame was RB Bill Dudley who was selected first by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1942 and elected to the HoF in 1966.
In 1997, the Steelers first round draft pick was cornerback Chad Scott.
The Steelers 2005 first round pick was Heath Miller(Tight End-Virginia).
In the 1970 draft, in the first round by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Steelers drafted quarterback Terry Bradshawwith the first overall pick of the 1970 NFL Draft.
Terry Bradshaw
Yes, they did. The Steelers drafted Lynn Swann with the 21st pick of the first round in the 1974 NFL draft.
Ben Roethlisberger was the Steelers first round draft pick in 2004.
The Steelers drafted Troy Polamalu in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft.
Heath Miller, tight end
Tight end Heath Miller was chosen by the Steelers in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft.
In 1971, the Steelers drafted wide receiver Frank Lewis in the first round out of Grambling State University.
Well first off you have to go to college and be a football star. Second you have to make it to the NFL and then they have to draft you.