The Pittsburgh Steelers have reached a deal with their first-round pick in 2012 NFL Draft, offensive guard David DeCastro out of Stanford. DeCastro's deal is reportedly worth $7.814 million over four years. He was selected No. 24 overall in April.
With the signing, the Steelers now have all of their rookies under contract. That's no doubt a relief for fans with training camp set to begin Wednesday. Adam Caplan reports that 23 rookies remain unsigned, eight of them first round picks.
DeCastro was a first-team All Pac-12 selection in 2010 and 2011. He was also a unanimous All-American last season. He decided to forego his senior year to enter the NFL Draft.
The Steelers gave up 42 sacks last season, tied for ninth-most with the Denver Broncos. They ranked 11th averaging 4.4 yards per carry in the running game.
For more on the Steelers, check out Behind The Steel Curtain and head over to SB Nation Pittsburgh.
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