May 19, 2025
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Downing declines offer from Steelers

Iowa State center Trevor Downing of Creston (52) blocks during the Cyclones' 42-10 home victory over Southeast Missouri State on Sept. 3, 2022. Downing started 38 games for the Cyclones in his career, earning All-Big 12 honors on the first and second teams and was named to the Big 12 All-Academic team. (CNA file photo)

After much deliberation, Creston graduate Trevor Downing declined the Pittsburgh Steelers’ signing offer. He was not drafted by an NFL team last week which was followed by negotiations and offers from teams.