The Pittsburgh Steelers sent notable names to Friday’s Michigan Pro Day, continuing the franchise’s tradition of having decision-makers fly to Ann Arbor for the Wolverines’ workout. Per a collection of photos shared to Michigan’s website, two members of the organization attended: outside linebackers coach C.J. Ah You and Director of Pro Scouting Sheldon White.
Though it can’t be said with certainty, it doesn’t appear head coach Mike McCarthy or general manager Omar Khan made the trip. Assuming the pair stayed back, they hosted four notable pre-draft visitors Friday. It’s rare for the Steelers to opt against sending a decision-maker to a Michigan Pro Day but is another sign of a shift of how the team scouts in the post-Mike Tomlin era. Khan nor McCarthy attended the Clemson Pro Day earlier this month, a Steelers’ staple of the trail for years.
Ah You was hired as part of McCarthy’s new-look coaching staff. He previously served as Texas Tech’s outside linebackers coach and in 2024, worked as interim defensive coordinator. White has been a member of Pittsburgh’s front office since Omar Khan took over as general manager in 2022.
As the school does most years, Michigan has no shortage of prospects. Most of the 2026 class reside on the defensive side of the football. EDGE Derrick Moore is arguably the program’s top name and is likely to hear his name on Day Two. Breaking out in 2025, Moore racked up 10.5 TFL and 10 sacks to give him 21 of the latter for his career.
At the NFL Combine, Moore weighed in at 6040, 255 pounds but opted against doing any of the testing. Our scouting report lauded Moore for his burst and athleticism but questioned his incomplete pass rush plan despite having plenty of experience.
Linebacker Jaishawn Barham is a draftnik favorite. Though long and lean at 6034, 240 pounds, he’s a hitter who impressed with a 4.64-40 yard dash and 1.61-second 10 split at the Combine. Mostly played outside linebacker but with some off-ball snaps, his versatility and good college production (193 tackles, 23 TFL, 12 sacks) make him an intriguing prospect. Barham’s currently projected to be drafted late in the third round or early on Day Three.
Defensive lineman Rayshaun Benny and off-ball linebacker Jimmy Rolder are also draftable. Benny goes 6-3, 298 pounds with 33 3/8-inch arms. His production wasn’t gaudy but steady with 12 career tackles for loss and four sacks, including at least three TFLs each of the past three seasons. Our scouting report praised his stout run defense.
Rolder earned a starting spot in 2025 to finish with 73 tackles (seven for a loss) with a pair of sacks and one interception. Our profile compared him to former Steelers’ linebacker Larry Foote.
Offensively, tight end Marlin Klein is a noteworthy prospect. Like many college tight ends, his stats were merely meager, 38 career receptions for 364 yards, and one touchdown, but he boasts good size (6060, 248 pounds) and turned heads with a 4.63 40 at the Combine. Klein’s currently projected to be drafted mid-way through Day Three.
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