stillers4me
05-06-2013, 04:32 PM
When San Diego State guard Nik Embernate visited the Steelers (http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/) last month, he left Pittsburgh hoping he would see the city again soon.
“I love this place,” Embernate said. “I was only here for less than 24 hours, but it was awesome.”
Just as Pittsburgh made an impression on Embernate, he apparently made one on the Steelers — one he hopes will help keep him around for more than a little while this time.
Despite being generally regarded as a likely fifth-to-seventh-round pick, Embernate was not selected during the April 25-27 NFL Draft. The Steelers, who had brought him in for a personal visit several weeks before, quickly signed him as an undrafted rookie free agent.
With the Steelers needing backup help along the offensive line, there are indicators the 6-foot-4, 305-pound Embernate isn't just one of those bodies who is brought in to supply depth at training camp.
He could be around in September................
Read more: http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/3964040-74/embernate-steelers-diego#ixzz2SYCFO9s2
“I love this place,” Embernate said. “I was only here for less than 24 hours, but it was awesome.”
Just as Pittsburgh made an impression on Embernate, he apparently made one on the Steelers — one he hopes will help keep him around for more than a little while this time.
Despite being generally regarded as a likely fifth-to-seventh-round pick, Embernate was not selected during the April 25-27 NFL Draft. The Steelers, who had brought him in for a personal visit several weeks before, quickly signed him as an undrafted rookie free agent.
With the Steelers needing backup help along the offensive line, there are indicators the 6-foot-4, 305-pound Embernate isn't just one of those bodies who is brought in to supply depth at training camp.
He could be around in September................
Read more: http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/3964040-74/embernate-steelers-diego#ixzz2SYCFO9s2