WATCH: Benny Snell Jr. converts 2 4th downs for Steelers, suffers minor injury
By Adam Spencer
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This preseason has been a mixed bag for former Kentucky star RB Benny Snell Jr., who was a fourth-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2019 NFL Draft.
On Saturday evening, he played in his second preseason game with the Steelers, rushing for a paltry 16 yards on 7 carries and adding 5 yards on 2 receptions.
However, it wasn’t all bad, as Snell did convert a couple of fourth downs for the Steelers with some very tough runs:
Excellent effort by Benny Snell on 4th and 1. #SteelersNation pic.twitter.com/EEguElNOEf
— Tommy Jaggi (@TommyJaggi) August 18, 2019
That's twice Benny Snell has converted on 4th and 1. #SteelersNation pic.twitter.com/wXnPhLUODH
— Tommy Jaggi (@TommyJaggi) August 18, 2019
After the game, though, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin announced that Snell had suffered a minor groin injury. He added that it’s not expected to be serious:
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Devin Bush was held out tonight with a shoulder injury. Sounded like just a precaution. No update on Ola Adeniyi’s status or timetable. Benny Snell (groin) and Anthony Chickillo (chest) got banged up tonight but nothing serious.
— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) August 18, 2019
The Steelers managed to beat the Kansas City Chiefs 17-7, but we’ll have to see if Snell’s availability next week is impacted.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
