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Cedrick Wilson plays wide receiver.  In his fist year as a Steeler, Wilson wasn't played to often.  The next year, Wilson could prove he could be a starter by making completions.  Cedrick Wilson's specialty is his ability to catch the long ball.  When Awtwaan Randal El was traded,  Cedrick Wilson became a starter.  He played for San Francisco 49ers 2001-2004. 

 
 

                                                 

James Farrior was chosen 8th overall in the 1997 draft.  He went to the University of Virginia.  Farrior plays middle linebacker.  Farrior played for the Jets in 1997 all the way to 2001, then got picked up by the Pittsburgh Steelers.  He came in 2nd to the Raven's Ed Reed in defensive player of the year in 2004.
 

 Ben Roelisberger was taken 11th overall in the 2004 draft.  He went to the University of Miami (Ohio) "Big Ben" went undefeated as a rookie when he had to back up for Tommy Maddox when he got hurt.  He went 13-0 during regular season games.  The next season he led the Steelers to win Super Bowl XL.

     
 

                                               

Hines Ward was chosen 92nd overall in the 1998 draft.  He went to the University of Georgia and played wide receiver, quarterback, and tailback. Ward has been to four pro bowls and was the MVP of the Super Bowl.
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Willie Parker was an undrafted free-agent with the Steelers in 2004.  In college he was benched his senior year.  He went to the University of North Carolina where he was treated very poorly.  "Fast Willie" has the record for the longest run in super bowl history.  It was a 75 yard touchdown run in Super Bowl XL.  He ended up with an average of 9.3 yards per carry (third best in Super Bowl history).

 
 

 

   Troy Polamalu was picked in the 1st round by the Pittsburgh Steelers.  Troy went to USC and got picked in 2003.  He recorded 278 tackles in college and he was roommates with Carson Palmer. Troy Polamalu has been to three straight pro bowls (2005,2006,2007).  The last time Troy Polamalu has had a haircut was in 2000.
 

                

                  

 

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