The Pittsburgh Steelers‘ countdown to kickoff is full steam ahead for the 2026 NFL regular season, with fans needing to wait only 63 more days until the Steel City brand of football returns when the Steelers host the Atlanta Falcons on September 13.
In the spirit of the countdown, we at Steelers Wire will take a look at the history of the No. 63 jersey and analyze which player wore it best.
Steelers current No. 63: N/A
There isn’t a current No. 63 wearer on the Steelers’ roster, as the number was unofficially retired out of respect for the best wearer in franchise history.
Steelers to wear No. 63
- Dermontti Dawson, 1988-2000
- Robert Washington, 1987
- Pete Rostosky, 1984-1986
- Thom Dornbrook, 1979
- Ernie Holmes, 1972-1977
Best No. 63 in Steelers history: C Dermontti Dawson
One of the most legendary centers in Pittsburgh Steelers history, the best No. 63 to ever don the Black and Gold is Dermontti Dawson.
Dawson, selected by the Steelers with the 44th overall pick in the second round of the 1988 NFL Draft, went on to play 13 seasons in Pittsburgh. He appeared in 184 games and made 181 starts, earning seven Pro Bowl honors and six First-Team All-Pro selections.
Selected to the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, the Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor and All-Time Team, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Dawson is the greatest No. 63 in team history.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers Hall of Fame center leads 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 63
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