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Ben Roethlisberger said earlier this week that he was “pretty sure” he’d be in the lineup for the Steelers in Sunday’s game against the Titans and that was confirmed on Friday.Head coach Mike Tomlin said Roethlisberger will play for the first time this summer and that the rest of the team’s starters will also be in action. Roethlisberger said that he sees “some value” in playing in the preseason because it serves as a warmup that doesn’t come in a regular season where every game carries a high level of importance.While Roethlisberger knows he’s the No. 1 quarterback in Pittsburgh Womens Jerome Bettis Jersey , the identity of his backup is less clear. Josh Dobbs started the first preseason game and Mason Rudolph started the second as they compete for the job.Tomlin did not say which quarterback would follow Roethlisberger into the game, so that will bring a bit of intrigue to the final preseason game of the weekend. The Pittsburgh Steelers utilized the 175th pick of the 2019 NFL Draft to select Northern Illinois LB Sutton Smith"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Latest NewsSteelers Film Room2018 NFL Draft AnalysisLatest NewsLatest News2019 NFL Draft Analysis2019 NFL Draft Grades: Grading the Steelers first 6th round pick Sutton SmithNew,96commentsThe Pittsburgh Steelers utilized the 175th pick of the 2019 NFL Draft to select Northern Illinois LB Sutton SmithEDTShareTweetShareShare2019 NFL Draft Grades: Grading the Steelers first 6th round pick Sutton SmithJake Roth-USA TODAY SportsPittsburgh Steelers have three picks in the sixth round and used the initial one to select Northern Illinois LB Sutton Smith. Sutton Smith may just be a man without a position at the moment. He was a two time MAC Defensive Player of the Year and Ted Hendricks Award winner. A dominating small school legend Jerome Bettis Jersey , Smith struggled mightily during Senior Bowl week when challenged to perform against a step up in talent.Sutton Smith was a defensive end at Northern Illinois, but will undoubtedly have to transition to a edge performer to have a chance to make an NFL roster. Smith is undersized at 6' and 233lbs with marginal athleticism and strength. Smith feels like a project and a long shot to make the Steelers roster. I feel this selection is more about Smith's intangibles than his currant attributes. Smith faces a steep climb to earn a roster spot, especially with a position change thrown in. I feel he is going to need it. Hopefully the Steelers saw something nobody else recognized. Sutton Smith must focus on being a special teams warrior.Sixth round selections are acknowledged long shots James Conner Jersey , so it is hard to gauge actual value. Many UDFA's actually have a better shot to make a team because they choose the destination. With that undeniable truth in mind, I give the Sutton Smith selection a grade of D.To be fair, I know precious little about the young man's game. Hopefully he leaves us all pleasantly surprised.What grade do you give the Sutton Smith selection? Please vote in the attached poll and explain your reasoning in the comments section below.Welcome to the Pittsburgh Steelers https://www.thesteelerslockerroom.com/authentic-terrell-edmunds-jersey , Sutton Smith! From all of us at Steelers Nation!