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WELCOME TO THE STEEL CITY: 7-FOOT-9 PHENOM SHOCKS COLLEGE FOOTBALL WORLD, FLIPS TO PITTSBURGH STEELERS OVER NCAA POWERHOUSES
In what can only be described as one of the most surreal moments in football history, the nation’s No. 1 overall player, standing a towering 7-foot-9, has flipped his commitment from top college programs — including Alabama, Duke, and NC State — to sign directly with the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers.
Yes, you read that correctly. The 18-year-old prospect, nicknamed “The Titan”, bypassed college altogether after receiving a special eligibility exemption from the league — and has officially joined the Steelers in a move that’s breaking the internet and shattering precedent.
Wait — Can That Even Happen?
The NFL normally requires players to be three years removed from high school to declare for the draft. But according to league insiders, “The Titan” was granted a rare exemption due to medical documentation proving he is biologically equivalent to a 22-year-old and has completed advanced college coursework online.
“This is unprecedented,” said an NFLPA attorney. “It’s the first time a player has essentially jumped straight from high school to the NFL — legally.”
🏈 Meet The Titan
- Height: 7-foot-9
- Weight: 420 pounds
- 40-yard dash: 4.68 seconds (!)
- Bench press: 38 reps of 225 lbs
- Position: Dual-role — Offensive Tackle and Red-Zone Tight End
- High School Stats: Allowed 0 sacks in 3 seasons, caught 12 touchdowns as TE
Nicknamed The Titan by teammates and fans, the massive athlete is said to combine the strength of a nose tackle with the speed of a linebacker, and has a vertical leap that can “nearly touch the crossbar,” according to a Steelers scout.
Steelers Shock the Football World
The Steelers announced the signing via a cinematic video showing The Titan walking through the snow in black and gold, with the caption:
“Not Just a Prospect. A Force. Welcome to Pittsburgh.”
Sources say he signed a four-year rookie deal worth $42 million, with heavy incentives and endorsements already flooding in — including rumored partnerships with Under Armour, Gatorade, and Marvel Studios.
Reactions Across the Football Landscape
- Nick Saban (Retired Alabama Coach): “That’s a new one. Can’t say we saw that coming.”
- NFL Players: J.J. Watt tweeted: “7’9”? At tackle?? No thanks.”
- ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith: “This is either the most brilliant move in NFL history… or a complete circus.”
What’s Next?
The Titan will report to Steelers training camp this July, where coaches plan to rotate him between left tackle, tight end, and even goal-line fullback.
“We didn’t sign a player,” said head coach Mike Tomlin. “We signed a weapon. And the AFC North just got a whole lot taller.”
