Signed a new six-year contract with the Steelers on September 8, 2016… originally drafted by the Steelers in the first round (24th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft... has been named to the Pro Bowl in five consecutive seasons (2015-19)… recipient of "The Chief Award" by the Pittsburgh Chapter of Pro Football Writers of America in 2017…part of an offensive line that yielded just 24 sacks – fourth-fewest in the NFL.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

• Named to the Pro Bowl for his performance in each of the past five seasons (2015-19).
• Recipient of "The Chief Award" by the Pittsburgh Chapter of Pro Football Writers of America in 2017.
• Named First-Team AP All-Pro in 2015 and earned Second-Team AP All-Pro honors in 2016.
• Named to the PFWA's All-AFC Team in 2015

PRO (112-111/7-7): Signed a new six-year contract with the Steelers on September 8, 2016…activated from the Steelers' Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return List on November 26, 2012…placed on the Steelers' Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return List on September 7, 2012, due to a knee injury…originally drafted by the Steelers in the first round (24th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft.

2019 (16-16): Named to his fifth-straight Pro Bowl…started all 16 games…part of an offensive line that yielded 32 sacks – ninth-least in the League – despite starting three different quarterbacks…was part of an offensive line that allowed zero sacks in two games.

• 9/30 vs Cincinnati: Was part of an offensive line that gave up zero sacks.
• 10/13 at L.A. Chargers: Was part of an offensive line that gave up zero sacks.
• 10/28 vs. Miami: Was part of an offensive like that blocked for RB James Conner to rush for 145 yards and a TD. 

COLLEGE: Started all 39 games at right guard for Stanford (2008-2011)…finished his career with 316 knockdowns, 68 touchdown-resulting blocks and a blocking consistency grade of 91.63%…his grade of 96.88% in 2011 was the highest mark by any offensive lineman (since consistency grades were kept in 1985) in Pac-12 Conference history…named a First-Team All-American selection by The NFL Draft Report, Walter Camp, Associated Press, The Sporting News, American Football Coaches Association and Football Writers Association, and was an All-Pac-12 First-Team selection in 2011…named a Second-Team All-American by The NFL Draft Report in 2010 and earned All-Pac-10 Conference honors…earned All-Pac-10 Conference honorable mention honors in 2009…majored in management, science and engineering.

PERSONAL: Attended Bellevue (Wash.) High School…was an all-state performer on the offensive line…the Super Prep All-American added all-state honors and was the recipient of the King County Lineman of the Year Award as a senior…helped lead his team to the state title his junior season…went on to play in the Offense-Defense All-American Game following his senior season…also competed in track, throwing shot put, an event where he captured the 2008 Washington State 3A champion with a throw of 59-3…also won the district (58-4) and the King County 3A League (58-1½) titles, as well…participated in an annual NFL-USO trip in 2015…son of Jennifer and Colin DeCastro…both parents are from South Africa…his father's side of the family were competitive rugby players…full name: David Michael DeCastro.