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One Pittsburgh Steelers rookie just said the quiet part out aloud about adjusting to the NFL level.
Speaking with reporters at OTAs during media availability, Steelers' third-round rookie Gennings Dunker didn't mince words about the speed difference between college and the next level: NFL defenders are fast.
“These guys are a lot faster than college linebackers,” Dunker said. “They’re pretty quick, so maybe taking a little bit different angles 'cause they’re definitely a lot better athletes than me."
Dunker, selected by the Steelers with the 96th overall pick in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, was projected as one of the top guard prospects of his class, despite playing primarily at offensive tackle in Iowa.
While the jump from college to the NFL level is typically a difficult adjustment for rookies, Dunker appears to be embracing the challenge and could even challenge for a starting role early in Year 1.
For up-to-date Steelers coverage, including any offseason moves, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers' Gennings Dunker sounds off on NFL speed difference
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Speaking with reporters at OTAs during media availability, Steelers' third-round rookie Gennings Dunker didn't mince words about the speed difference between college and the next level: NFL defenders are fast.
“These guys are a lot faster than college linebackers,” Dunker said. “They’re pretty quick, so maybe taking a little bit different angles 'cause they’re definitely a lot better athletes than me."
Dunker, selected by the Steelers with the 96th overall pick in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, was projected as one of the top guard prospects of his class, despite playing primarily at offensive tackle in Iowa.
While the jump from college to the NFL level is typically a difficult adjustment for rookies, Dunker appears to be embracing the challenge and could even challenge for a starting role early in Year 1.
For up-to-date Steelers coverage, including any offseason moves, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers' Gennings Dunker sounds off on NFL speed difference
Continue reading...
