Iowa defensive lineman Yahya Black runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Yahya Black, a 2019 graduate of Marshall High School and a defensive lineman for the University of Iowa, was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 28th pick of the fifth round of the NFL draft on Saturday.

The 164th overall selection, Black has the opportunity to become just the second Marshall native to play in the NFL, according to Pro Football Reference, joining Trey Lance. Blaise Andries was also signed as an undrafted free agent in the 2022 NFL draft, though he was waived before the start of the season.

During his time at Marshall High School, Black was named to the All-State team as a senior, was named the district’s Defensive Lineman of the Year as a junior, and set a school record with 17.5 career sacks. The Tigers also reached the Class AAAA state tournament during his sophomore and junior seasons.

Black was named an All-Big Ten honorable mention, as voted on by the coaches and media, during his junior and senior seasons at Iowa.

The Pittsburgh Steelers went 10-7 last season, finishing second in the AFC North before falling in the wildcard round to the Baltimore Ravens, 28-14.