With 31 tackles, 1.5 tackles-for-loss, 3 pass breakups, a QB hurry, and a blocked kick in 2021 for the Ragin Cajuns, the Pittsburgh Steelers have invited defensive lineman, Tayland Humphrey to their 2022 rookie minicamp.
😎 Big. Sauce.@Big_Saucy_ has received a camp invite from the @steelers! #cULture | #HereWeGo pic.twitter.com/xeLx0b80DM
— Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns® Football (@RaginCajunsFB) May 2, 2022
Why the Steelers are interested in Humphrey
Humphrey was a 2022 East West Shrine Bowl participant and was on the Reese's Senior Bowl preseason watch list. In 2021, he was named to Athlon Sports Sun Belt Preseason Third Team Defense, LSWA Second Team, and Third Team All-Conference.
Tayland Humphrey (#99). | Photo via RaginCajuns.com
Pittsburgh ranked dead last in rush defense last season, and Humphrey's 6'5", 349lb. frame is sure to help sure up the middle of the defense if given the opportunity. With Tyson Alualu coming back from a season-ending injury and still the uncertainty surrounding Stephon Tuitt, Humphrey's presence could be very well needed.
This is an intriguing one as far as tryout guys go. He’s 6-5, 328 and is the kind of space-eating nose tackle the Steelers didn’t get in the draft or sign afterward. https://t.co/CNXys11rHu
— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) May 3, 2022
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