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Yahya Black on Growing Up in Rural Minnesota, the Iowa Mindset & Earning Respect in the NFL | The Christian Kuntz Podcast - Season 2, Ep. 3
What’s up, everyone? The Christian Kuntz Podcast is back with Season 2 Episode 3, and this week, we’re joined by Yahya Black, rookie defensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers. And let’s get it straight—it’s Yahya, not Yaya (sorry, Christian’s grandma 👵).Yahya’s journey is one of grit, humility, and pure work ethic—from growing up in a small farm town in Minnesota to anchoring Iowa’s legendary D-line, and now stepping into Pittsburgh’s storied defensive legacy.🔥 In this episode, we dive into:✅ Growing up in Marshall, MN and embracing small-town toughness✅ His path to Iowa and why he turned down Minnesota✅ What makes Iowa’s football culture so special—and so brutal✅ Adjusting to NFL life, OTAs, and learning from Cam Heyward✅ The real Combine experience (spoiler: he hated it)✅ His thoughts on Pittsburgh, the fans, and that legendary D-line tradition✅ Why he’s already taking extra reps, studying film, and playing with something to proveYahya brings humor, humility, and a dog mentality to the conversation. If you love football from the trenches, or want to hear what it’s like stepping into the NFL as a rookie, this episode is for you.👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more raw conversations with the next generation of Steelers.📩 For business inquiries: [email protected]🔗 Follow us on social media:📸 Instagram: @christiankuntzpod
#SteelersNation #ChristianKuntzPodcast #YABlack #NFLRookie #TrenchTalk #PittsburghSteelers #IowaFootball #UnderdogMentality #SteelCurtain #BlackAndGold
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What’s up, everyone? The Christian Kuntz Podcast is back with Season 2 Episode 3, and this week, we’re joined by Yahya Black, rookie defensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers. And let’s get it straight—it’s Yahya, not Yaya (sorry, Christian’s grandma 👵).Yahya’s journey is one of grit, humility, and pure work ethic—from growing up in a small farm town in Minnesota to anchoring Iowa’s legendary D-line, and now stepping into Pittsburgh’s storied defensive legacy.🔥 In this episode, we dive into:✅ Growing up in Marshall, MN and embracing small-town toughness✅ His path to Iowa and why he turned down Minnesota✅ What makes Iowa’s football culture so special—and so brutal✅ Adjusting to NFL life, OTAs, and learning from Cam Heyward✅ The real Combine experience (spoiler: he hated it)✅ His thoughts on Pittsburgh, the fans, and that legendary D-line tradition✅ Why he’s already taking extra reps, studying film, and playing with something to proveYahya brings humor, humility, and a dog mentality to the conversation. If you love football from the trenches, or want to hear what it’s like stepping into the NFL as a rookie, this episode is for you.👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more raw conversations with the next generation of Steelers.📩 For business inquiries: [email protected]🔗 Follow us on social media:📸 Instagram: @christiankuntzpod
#SteelersNation #ChristianKuntzPodcast #YABlack #NFLRookie #TrenchTalk #PittsburghSteelers #IowaFootball #UnderdogMentality #SteelCurtain #BlackAndGold
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