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Steelers Projected to Land Kentucky’s Star CB
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for the 2024 playoffs, but there are many questions about where the team will go during the offseason, and more particularly, the NFL Draft. Among the top needs could be quarterback, wide receiver, running back and defensive line. But ESPN’s Field Yates believes they’re headed for a cornerback.
In his latest first-round mock draft, Yates has the Steelers selecting 27th in the 2025 NFL Draft, picking Kentucky ball-hawking cornerback Maxwell Hairston.
“When studying Hairston’s 2023 film over the summer, his instincts and feel for the game stood out to me. He has a subtle way of knowing the perfect time to attack and create turnover opportunities. That has continued in 2024, accumulating 1 pick-six (his sixth career interception), 2 forced fumbles, 5 pass breakups and 1 sack over seven games. Pittsburgh must continue to add at cornerback with Donte Jackson scheduled for free agency, and Hairston would help the Steelers stay among the top turnover-creating defenses in the NFL,” Yates writes.
Jackson is set to become a free agent and it’s unknown if the Steelers would pursue another contract. With having to likely pay a quarterback this offseason, along with names like George Pickens and T.J. Watt needing extensions, they may not have the salary cap space.
Replacing their leader in interceptions with another turnover-heavy cornerback isn’t a bad idea, and if Hairston can match Joey Porter Jr., Pittsburgh would have their cornerback room of the future in two young players.
The Kentucky star is 6-foot-1, 170 pounds and has recorded six career interceptions and three forced fumbles. In 2023, he had five interceptions, including two pick-sixes.
In Yates’ mock draft, Hairston is the third cornerback selected, following Travis Hunter to the Patriots at No. 2, and Will Johnson to the Jaguars at No. 8.
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Beechwood senior wide receiver Tyler Fryman has committed to University of Kentucky football and baseball according to Hayes Fawcett of Rivals.
Fryman made the change to the Wildcats on June 26, just three days after announcing he was decommitting from Louisville Cardinals baseball. Fryman had been committed to Louisville since 2023.
The four-star recruit took an official visit to Kentucky on June 19. A week later, he’s flipped his school and added a new sport.
For Beechwood last season, Fryman caught 62 passes for 1,320 yards and 23 touchdowns. He was also the 9th Region Player of the Year in baseball and an indoor track state champion.
Fryman also had football offers from Cincinnati, Notre Dame and Ole Miss among others.
GRAYSON, Ky. (WSAZ) – New information has been released in the search for a missing woman at Grayson Lake.
According to game wardens with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Marly Kinney, 19, of Ashland, was last seen at Grayson Lake on Wednesday afternoon.
They say search efforts are focused on the water at this time and include Kentucky State Police aerial support, drones, boats, and K9 assistance.
Crews suspend search for missing teen for the night
The search is now into its third day, with officials saying on and off rain has hindered their search and that a group of 50 volunteers are walking the banks of the lake to help in the search.
Search and rescue boats have been seen at the lake as well.
Officials say there are still many questions, including if Kinney is still alive and where exactly she went missing.
They also say they’ve been using a variety of equipment, including sonar and thermal detectors, as well as helicopters and underwater drones.
WSAZ received a statement from Kinney’s family Friday afternoon:
“We are very appreciative of the absolute surplus of support from law enforcement, search and rescue, 1st responders, and all of the community and its volunteers that are here with us and for us searching for Marly. We do not even know how to express our absolute gratitude to you all. We continue to have faith she will be found and brought back to us. We know we have the very best people doing all they can to bring her home.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 911.
We are still working to get more information.
Previous coverage can be found here.
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13 things more likely to happen than winning the Powerball jackpot
Hoping to win the Powerball jackpot? Here are 13 things more likely to happen than becoming an instant millionaire.
The Kentucky Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Thursday, June 25, 2026 winning numbers for each game.
Cash Ball
02-08-24-32, Cash Ball: 09
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Pick 3
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Midday: 9-6-0
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Evening: 5-7-6-0
Midday: 5-2-6-6
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03-13-14-34-45, Bonus: 01
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