Updating the Steelers roster following the 2025 NFL Draft

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Running back Kaleb Johnson #2 of the Iowa Hawkeyes runs up the field during the first half in front defensive back Damon Walters #21 of the Northwestern Wildcats at Kinnick Stadium on October 26, 2024 in Iowa City, Iowa.
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What does the Pittsburgh 90-man roster look like following the draft?

The Steelers added 14 new players over the weekend — seven draft picks and seven undrafted free agents. While the Pittsburgh roster isn’t exactly set in stone entering the next phase of the offseason, here’s a look at its current shape immediately following the 2025 NFL Draft:

The Steelers’ roster currently contains exactly 90 players. An asterisk (*) denotes a rookie.

Quarterback (3)

Mason Rudolph #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after throwing a touchdown in the fourth quarter of a game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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  • Mason Rudolph
  • Will Howard*
  • Skylar Thompson

How many quarterbacks made the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster last year? 3

Offensive line (14)

Broderick Jones #77 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on November 21, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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  • Broderick Jones (OT)
  • Isaac Seumalo (OG)
  • Zach Frazier (C)
  • Isaac Seumalo (OG)
  • Troy Fautanu (OT)
  • Calvin Anderson (OT)
  • Dylan Cook (OT)
  • Spencer Anderson (OG)
  • Ryan McCollum (C)
  • Max Scharping (OG)
  • Lecitus Smith (OG)
  • Doug Nester (OG)
  • Steven Jones (OG)
  • Aiden Williams* (OG)

How many offensive linemen made the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster last year? 9

Running back (7)

Jaylen Warren #30 of the Pittsburgh Steelers carries the ball before the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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  • Jaylen Warren
  • Kaleb Johnson*
  • Kenneth Gainwell
  • Cordarrelle Patterson
  • Jonathan Ward
  • Aaron Shampklin
  • Evan Hull

How many running backs made the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster last year? 3

Wide receiver (10)

George Pickens #14 of the Pittsburgh Steelers rushes after a catch for a touchdown during a preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Tampa, Florida.
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  • George Pickens
  • D.K. Metcalf
  • Calvin Austin III
  • Roman Wilson
  • Ben Skowronek
  • Scotty Miller
  • Brandon Johnson
  • Roc Taylor*
  • Ke’Shawn Williams*
  • Lance McCutcheon

How many wide receivers made the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster last year? 5

Tight end/Fullback (6)

Pat Freiermuth #88 of the Pittsburgh Steelers catches a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium on January 04, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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  • Pat Freiermuth
  • Darnell Washington
  • Donald Parham Jr.
  • Connor Heyward
  • J.J. Galbreath*
  • D.J. Thomas Jones*

How many tight ends made the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster last year? 4

Defensive line (13)

Cameron Heyward #97 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 15, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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  • Cameron Heyward
  • Keeanu Benton
  • Derrick Harmon*
  • Daniel Ekuale
  • Montravius Adams
  • Yahya Black*
  • DeMarvin Leal
  • Esezi Otomewo
  • Dean Lowry
  • Isaiahh Loudermilk
  • Logan Lee
  • Domenique Davis
  • Jacob Slade

How many defensive linemen made the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster last year? 8

Outside linebacker (8)

T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers rushes the passer during an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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  • T.J. Watt
  • Alex Highsmith
  • Nick Herbig
  • Jack Sawyer*
  • Jeremiah Moon
  • Eku Leota
  • Julius Welschof
  • Thomas Rush

How many outside linebackers made the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster last year? 3

Inside linebacker (7)

Patrick Queen #6 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on November 21, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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  • Patrick Queen
  • Payton Wilson
  • Malik Harrison
  • Cole Holcomb
  • Mark Robinson
  • Carson Bruener*
  • Devin Harper

How many inside linebackers made the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster last year? 5

Cornerback (10)

Joey Porter Jr. #24 of the Pittsburgh Steelers stands on the field prior to a game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland
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  • Joey Porter Jr.
  • Darius Slay
  • Cory Trice Jr.
  • Brandin Echols
  • Beanie Bishop Jr.
  • James Pierre
  • Donte Kent*
  • Kyler McMichael
  • Cameron McCutcheon
  • D’Shawn Jamison

How many cornerbacks made the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster last year? 5

Safety (7)

Minkah Fitzpatrick #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on prior to a game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on November 21, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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  • Minkah Fitzpatrick
  • DeShon Elliott
  • Juan Thornhill
  • Miles Killebrew
  • Sebastian Castro*
  • Ryan Watts
  • Joshuah Bledsoe

How many tight ends made the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster last year? 5

Punter (2)

Pittsburgh Steelers punter Cameron Johnston (5) walks on the field during a preseason game between the Detroit Lions and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Saturday, August 24, 2024
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  • Cameron Johnston
  • Corliss Waitman

How many punters made the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster last year? 1

Kicker (2)

Place kicker Chris Boswell #9 of the Pittsburgh Steelers kicks a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, at Paycor Stadium on December 1, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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  • Chris Boswell
  • Ben Sauls*

How many kickers made the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster last year? 1

Long snapper (1)

Pittsburgh long snapper Christian Kuntz (46) during a game between the Denver Broncos and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 15, 2024.
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  • Christian Kuntz

How many long snappers made the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster last year? 1


While a lot could still change between now and the season opener, the Steelers’ current roster raises some questions: What are the strongest position groups? Where does the team still need to address? Is there a good player who Pittsburgh won’t have room for, or an unheralded talent with a great shot at the final 53? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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