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).
Kolb was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers from Ohio State in 1969. He played for them from 1969 to 1981, starting as a left offensive tackle in 1971 after replacing Mike Haggerty. He held that position until 1981, his final year, though he shared time with Ted Petersen (1980) and Ray Pinney (1981).