Kendrell Bell was born in Augusta, Georgia on July 2, 1978.  In his early years he lettered in football, basketball, and track.  He placed 5th in the state at shot put and earned all-state and Atlanta-journal Constitution All-south honors.  He went to Georgia college then the Steelers drafted him in the 2nd round in 2002 and that was a very smart pick seeing that he was the 2001 defensive rookie of the year and was named to pro footballs all rookie team.  He was selected to the 2002 Pro Bowl and played for the AFC for they needed an extra player but still played to the best of his ability.  Bells stats show (only 2001 stats) he has had solo tackles, 10 sacks, and assisted on 16 tackles.  Bell didn't get as much play time as he would of liked in the 2002 season because he was fighting against a knee injury but he still did well the little he got to play.

Joey Porter was born in Bakersfield, California on March 22, 1977.  He was a two time All-Conference selection at both wide receiver and wing back at hit Bakersfield High School.  He also lettered in both football and basketball.  He then attended Colorado State and got drafted to the pros in 1999 and has made a huge impression on the Steelers defense ever since.  He is now married and has two girls (Jayle, and Jasmine), and one son (Joey Jr.).  He signed a 6 year contract in 2001 with the Steelers.  He makes the Steelers that much harder to run on and surprisingly pass on.  Joey had a number of interceptions when it meant it most in the 2001 and 2002 seasons.  In the 2001  season he finished the year with 72 tackles and 9 sacks.

James Farrior was born in Ettrick, Virginia in January 6, 1975.  He majored in Psychology and was a Parade All America selection.  He was named Virginias AA offensive player of the year and also earned All Metro and All state Honors.  He lettered three times in football, track and basket ball.  He is now single and playing for the Steelers on a three year contract that was signed in April of 2002.  He is now a key player on the Steelers defense bringing in 181 tackles total in all 16 games of the 2001 season.  He is now playing middle linebacker and does it very efficiently.  

Jason Gildon Was born in Altus, Oklahoma on July 31, 1972.  He is one of 5 children.  He was named All-State at his High School in Oklahoma.  Today he still lives in Oklahoma and he is married with Three sons Jason, King, and Justus. He is now one of the best players on the Steelers defense leading the team with sacks for four years in a row.  Playing on a 5 year contract that was signed in February 2002 Jason finished his last season with 12 sacks just one and a half short of  his career high that he set in 2000.  He went on his 3rd trip to the Pro Bowl last season and was also named to the Associated Press All-Pro team and earned All-Pro honors from Pro Football Weekly, and College and Pro Football Newsweekly.