Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers sign fourth-round pick Joshua Dobbs

PITTSBURGH — The Steelers have signed their fourth-round selection from the 2017 NFL draft, quarterback Joshua Dobbs.

Financial terms of the four-year deal were not disclosed.

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Dobbs (6-foot-3, 216 pounds), who was the 135th overall pick, played collegiately at the University of Tennessee. He compiled a 23-12 record as a starting quarterback for the Volunteers, including 3-0 in bowl games.

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Dobbs’ collegiate numbers include 9,360 yards of total offense (7,138 passing, 2,160 rushing and 62 receiving), while setting school records for career rushing yards by a quarterback, career rushing touchdowns by a quarterback (32) and single-season rushing scores by a quarterback (12 in 2016).

Dobbs is the sixth of the Steelers’ eight selections from this year's draft to sign with the team.