and the rest of the ' rookies are about to get their first taste of the NFL. Pittsburgh will conduct its rookie minicamp from May 13-15. It will be a chance for the rookies to get acclimated to their new environment before the rest of the Steelers join them for mandatory minicamp, which will run from June 7-9.Much is expected of Pittsburgh's rookie cla s. Pickett will compete with and to be the Steelers' new starting quarterback. and will be tasked with filling the voids left by the and departures in free agency. The Steelers are hoping that can bring a youthful fire to Pittsburgh's veteran defensive line.Let's take a look at the five things Steelers fans should keep an eye on during minicamp.Pickett's poiseIt seems like everyone has an opinion on the Steelers' first-round pick. Pickett's decision to wear gloves on both of his hands in college. Speaking of hands, Pickett's hand size was constantly scrutinized leading up to the draft. Ahkello Witherspoon Jersey This didn't stop the Steelers from making Pickett the first quarterback selected in the draft. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and outgoing GM Kevin Colbert said after the draft that Pickett was the most pro ready of the available quarterbacks in the draft. Pickett showed plenty of promise at Pitt, where he put up prolific numbers last season while helping the capture the ACC title. Along with his tangible skills, Tomlin said he feels that Pickett Dan Moore Jr. Jersey po se ses the intangible skills nece sary to have succe s as a starting quarterback in Pittsburgh.Pickett's overall poise and command of the huddle is something the coaches will certainly be watching over the course of the summer. From a technical standpoint, Pickett working on the quickne s of his release. Being able to get rid of the ball fast, and accurately, is a nece sity for an NFL starting quarterback. Just ask , who has made a career out taking what the defense gives him before taking his calculated shots.Pickett to PickensSteelers fans of a certain age may remember Carl Pickens, a receiver who earned multiple Pro Bowl nods while starring for the during the 1990s. Pittsburgh's bra s would certainly welcome similar production from George Pickens (no relation), the team's second-round selection out of Georgia. Pickens' upside was one of the reasons why the Steelers selected him over other receivers who were still on the board. He caught 85 pa ses and 14 touchdowns during his first two seasons at Georgia before he suffered a serious knee injury last spring. Instead of shutting it down and preparing for the draft, Pickens returned to help the Bulldogs capture their first national title in over 40 years. He showcased his big-play ability by pulling down a 52-yard pa s in Georgia's win over Alabama in the College Football title game.It's too early to depict whether or not Pickens will be able to challenge to be the Steelers' No. 2 receiver. But developing a quick rapport with Pickett would go a long way in helping him get more targets later this summer, especially if Pickett is able to win the starting job. How quickly these two mesh is something to keep an eye on during rookie camp.The 'other' rookie WRThere seems to be a wide range of Terrell Edmunds Jersey opinions regarding Calvin Austin III, who was selected with the 138th overall pick. Austin's size (he's listed at 5-foot-9 and 170 pounds) undoubtedly led some fans to flash back to , a 2014 third-round pick who lasted just two years in Pittsburgh. Like Archer, Austin parlayed his speed into a succe sful college career. During his final two years at Memphis, Austin caught 19 touchdowns while scoring two more touchdowns on punt returns. Versatility is one of the things Tomlin mentioned regarding Austin. Along with po sibly running jet sweeps, Tomlin said that he can po sibly envision Austin playing on the outside as well as in the slot, where shorter receivers typically line up. Like Pickens, Tomlin says that Austin has physical qualities that aren't typical of a player of his size. It will be interesting to see how they use Austin during the early portions of camp. Furthermore, early flashes of potential from Austin would Tre Norwood Jersey help quell any outside concerns about his lack of size.New Heyward in townDespite already on the roster, it wasn't a total surprise when the Steelers selected on Day 3 of the draft. Along with his family ties (his older brother is Steelers Pro Bowl defensive tackle Cam Heyward), Connor Heyward is more of an H-back who played multiple positions during his time at Michigan State. Heyward's versatility should help create more options in second-year offensive coordinator Matt Canada's playbook.Pittsburgh has a history of selecting H-back type players. In 2018, they spent a fifth-round pick on NC State's . While technically listed as a tight end, the Steelers used Samuels as a running back. Samuels had his moments during his three seasons in Pittsburgh; he had over 140 rushing yards in a 2018 win over the and had 73 receptions and four touchdown catches during his first two years with the Steelers. Along with his versatility, Colbert said that the Steelers were extremely impre sed with Heyward's receiving ability, especially for a player of his size. Conner, who caught a pivotal touchdown pa s in Michigan State's win of Pitt in this past December's Peach Bowl, will undoubtedly look to show this skill off during minicamp while helping the Steelers find a role for him within the offense.Fresh faces on defenseDefense took a back seat in this draft, but that doesn't mean that the defensive players the Steelers selected aren't expected to play significant roles in 2022. Leal comes to Pittsburgh after racking up 8.5 sacks last fall at Texas A&M. Linebacker , a Day 3 Terry Bradshaw Jersey pick, tallied 91 tackle and three sacks last season for Ole Mi s. A former running back who didn't play linebacker until last fall, is one of the things that attract him to the Steelers and senior defensive a sistant/linebackers coach Brian Flores.Like several of Pittsburgh's other rookies, versatility is one of the biggest things the Steelers like about Leal, who played acro s the defensive line during his time with the Aggies. Leal's versatility will surely come in handy for a defensive line that struggled to stop the run last season.