The Pittsburgh Steelers have yet to name the successor to Kevin Colbert, but one NFL insider is already making his prediction as to who will take the helm.
According to The Athletic’s Mark Kaboly, Pittsburgh will promote current Steelers Pro Personnel Coordinator, Brandon Hunt.
This shouldn’t come as a surprise to Steeler Nation as promoting from within seems to be the way Pittsburgh normally operates, and Hunt fits the bill. Hunt was one of two candidates who underwent an immediate interview for the position when Colbert announced his retirement in January according to Brooke Pryor, ESPN NFL Nation reporter for Pittsburgh. Omar Khan was the other candidate.
BREAKING: Steelers GM Kevin Colbert is stepping down after the draft, per Art Rooney II.
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) January 28, 2022
Team will conduct a search for a new GM immediately, but likely won’t make the hire until after the draft. They have already interviewed two in-house candidates: Brandon Hunt and Omar Khan.
So far, Pittsburgh has interviewed 16 candidates for the General Manager position and in one of my latest articles, I tell you who each one is and their background.
Hunt is a Pittsburgh guy having gone to Pine Richland High School, and the Indiana University of Pittsburgh for college, both within 60 miles of downtown Pittsburgh. Hunt has also been with the organization for 15 years, getting his start with the team in 2005, leaving for a couple of years, and then returning in 2010, according to Steelers.com.
Steelers Brandon Hunt discusses the Combine with Steelers.com Reporters Bob Labriola, and Missi Matthews
Hunt was also influential in trading for All-Pro Safety, Minkah Fitzpatrick in 2019 and assisted in signing free agents Joe Haden, Steven Nelson, and Tyson Alualu.
Is he a good fit for the Steelers?
Art Rooney II, team owner and president, sure thinks so. When asked about Hunt and his potential future as the team’s general manager, Rooney said he’s a “good candidate.”
“He has taken on additional responsibilities and handled them well,” Rooney added. “So I think Brandon is somebody that has the kind of experience we’ll be looking for.”
Rooney’s original plans were to reportedly name the new general manager after the draft so we may hear the announcement soon. The draft takes place April 28th – 30th. What we do know is he will check all the boxes in the hiring process to ensure Pittsburgh is set up for future success.
What do you think of Kaboly’s prediction? Would you like to see Hunt take over as the general manager? Let us know in the comments below!
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