Analyst Warren Sharp has placed the Pittsburgh Steelers' running back room at 20th in the NFL ahead of the 2026 season.
Sharp shared his full rankings in a tweet on June 30, 2026. The list places the Atlanta Falcons first and the Detroit Lions second, with the Steelers positioned in the middle of the pack.
The group features Jaylen Warren, who rushed for 958 yards in 2025, and Rico Dowdle, signed after Kenneth Gainwell's departure. Kaleb Johnson and others provide depth behind them.
Sharp previously ranked the Steelers' receiving and tight end units among the league's weakest. The running back assessment drew note because Dowdle has recorded over 1,000 rushing yards in each of the past two seasons.
The Steelers' backfield lacks an elite feature back, according to the analysis, though health could improve its output beyond the 20th ranking.