 Kolb was drafted by Pittsburgh out of OSU in 1969, and played with the Steelers from 1969 to 1981.Kolb did not start in any game during his first two years, but became the starting left offensive tackle in 1971, replacing Mike Haggerty, for all 14 games, remaining in that position until 1981, his final year, though in the final two years he shared time with Ted Petersen (1980) and Ray Pinney (1981).He played next to left guard Sam Davis (football player) from 1971 to 1979, Davis' final year.