The Pittsburgh Steelers have added Luke Smith to their coaching staff as a quality control coach, as reported by Alex Kozora of SteelersDepot.com. Smith, who has connections to both Pittsburgh and the Steelers, brings eight seasons of coaching experience, including a recent stint as an assistant at Duquesne University, where he transitioned to coaching wide receivers after starting as a defensive assistant. Prior to his time at Duquesne, Smith coached at the high school level.
Smith's familial tie to the Steelers adds another layer to his new role, as his uncle Danny has been serving as the team's special teams coach since 2013. This hiring decision aligns with the Steelers' ongoing efforts to strengthen their coaching staff under the leadership of head coach Mike Tomlin. The addition of Smith as a quality control coach signifies the team's commitment to enhancing its coaching expertise and further developing its players for future success.