PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – While there will likely be a wait to sign TJ Watt and they are still waiting on Aaron Rodgers, signing rookies has been lightning fast. Before the second day of rookie mini-camp, all but one draft choice was signed and eight undrafted players were added as well.
Drafted players under contract for 4 years
· 3rd round pick, RB Kaleb Johnson (Iowa)-Big 10 running back of the year after 21 TD in 2024
· 4th round pick, LB Jack Sawyer (Ohio State)-team captain, Defensive MVP of the Cotton Borwl with 7 PBU and 4.5 sacks in 2024 college playoffs
· 5th round pick, DL Yahya Black (Iowa)-15 tackles for loss, 11 passes defensed in career with Hawkeyes
· 6th round pick, QB Will Howard (Ohio State)-completed 71% of his passes, 4208 passing yards, Offensive MVP of National Championship game
· 7th round pick, LB Carson Bruener (Washington)-306 career tackles (180 solo), 8 passes defensed and 3 interceptions as senior
· 7th round pick, CB/PR Donte Kent (Central Michigan)-235 tackles (171 solo), 47 passes defensed, 68-yard punt return TD
Undrafted rookie signings
· DB Sebastian Castro (Iowa)-163 tackles (113 solo), 5 forced fumbles, 14 PBU
· K Ben Sauls (Pitt)-81% FG, 6 of 7 field goals of 50-plus, three made of 55-plus
· TE JJ Galbreath (South Dakota)-93 career receptions, 1,355 yards, 12 TD
· TE DJ Thomas-Jones (South Alabama)-11 career TD
· WR Roc Taylor (Memphis)-162 career receptions, 2366 yards, 14.6 avg, 7 TD
· DE Blake Mangelson (BYU)-82 tackles, 10.5 TFL
· WR Ke’Shawn Williams (Indiana)-2,640 career all-purpose yards
· OL Aiden Williams (Minnesota-Duluth)-40 starts, 1st Team D-2 All-American
Steelers start Organized Team Activities May 27.