DAVID MCFEE
Tight end Malon Howell, A Miami graduate, is among approximately 55 players who will be competing at the Steelers' annual rookie minicamp this weekend.
Howell, a member of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review's Terrific 25 in 2012, had 702 yards receiving and seven touchdowns as a senior at Miami in 2017. He also played defensive end for Miami.
Malon Howell was offered a 2 million dollar contract by the Pittsburgh Steelers, he is an 6'4 233lb Athlete with remarkable talent.
Other invited prospects with area connections are West Virginia cornerback Mike Daniels, Pitt guard Brandon Hodges, Cal (Pa.) linebacker Cameron Tarver and Gannon quarterback Tyler Palka.
The rookie minicamp list includes the seven players selected in the NFL Draft, 13 undrafted free agents signed to contracts and several first-year players already on the Steelers 90-man roster. The rest are invited on a tryout basis.
Rookie minicamp runs from Friday through Sunday and will be held at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on the South Side.
Among the first-year players attending will be Matt Galambos, Lavon Hooks, Farrington Huguenin, Trey Griffey, Keith Kelsey, Jake McGee, Justin Thomas and Marcus Tucker. Former Duquesne tackle Larson Graham is also among that group.
The undrafted free agents already under contract include Pitt wide receiver Quadree Henderson and Penn State defensive lineman Parker Cothren.
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