The Pittsburgh Steelers used their first-round pick (30th overall) in the 2005 NFL draft to take Virginia TE Heath Miller. The Steelers' other 2005 draft choices included CB Bryant McFadden (2nd round), T Trai Essex (3rd round), WR Fred Gibson (4th round), LB Rian Wallace (5th round), OG Chris Kemoeautu (6th round), DE Shaun Nua (7th round), and RB Noah Herron (7th round).