For the past four seasons, Zach Frazier has anchored the West Virginia offensive line as the starting center. Now, he'll have the chance to do the same in the NFL.
The West Virginia native and Fairmont Senior alum had his name called Friday night during second round of the draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers -- he'll start his professional career just a couple hours up Interstate 79 from his hometown.
🗣️ HERE WE GO!!@zfrazier54 is a Pittsburgh Steeler! ⚫️🟡#NFLDraft | #HailWV pic.twitter.com/8Ue1tYwsyT
— West Virginia Football (@WVUfootball) April 27, 2024
Frazier was the third-overall center selected this year, behind Duke's Graham Barton (Tampa Bay) in the first round and Oregon's Jackson Powers-Johnson (Las Vegas) in the second round. He was also the second-overall pick in the draft for the Steelers -- he joins the organization's first round selection, offensive tackle Troy Fautanu, as the Steelers look to prioritize the line this offseason.
Frazier had an intimate watch party on Friday evening, with the room erupting in cheers when Frazier was selected. You can see a clip of the reaction below.
Here it is, the moment Zach Frazier was selected by the @steelers with the 51st pick!!! #HereWeGo #HailWV pic.twitter.com/R2raTXE9Mo
— Anjelica Trinone (@AnjelicaTrinone) April 27, 2024