Ben holds up a Pittsburgh Steelers jersey after being selected 11th overall in the first round at the NFL draft Saturday, April 24, 2004 in New York. MU Coach Terry Hoeppner and his wife (left) accompanied Ben and his family to New York.
"Judging by body language, I think he is really happy," Ben's father, Ken said on Draft Day. "They have great receivers and most important, they have a great program. I think it worked out well."