2025 NFL Draft: Pittsburgh Steelers draft Central Michigan DB Donte Kent in Round 7

For the first time since 2023, a Central Michigan player was selected in the NFL draft.The Pittsburgh Steelers selected defensive back Donte Kent in Round 7 of the 2025 NFL Draft, at No. 229 overall, with their final selection of the day.

Kent was a four-year starter with the Chippewas, playing in 53 career games over five seasons.MAC PRIDE: Baltimore Ravens take Western Michigan CB Bilhal Kone in Round 6Kent is the first Central Michigan player to be selected since Detroit native Lew Nichols III was selected in the seventh round of the 2023 draft by the Green Bay Packers. Central Michigan hasn't had a first-round draft pick since offensive tackle Eric Fisher was selected No.



1 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013.This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Pittsburgh Steelers draft Central Michigan DB Donte Kent in Round 7.