Former Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz expressed optimism that running back Kaleb Johnson can improve in his second NFL season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Johnson struggled during his rookie year after being selected in the third round in 2025. Ferentz compared the situation to Johnson's early college career.
Ferentz spoke Tuesday on 93.7 The Fan about the challenges of transitioning to the NFL. He noted that Johnson made a costly mistake on a kickoff in Week 2 of his rookie season and never regained consistent playing time. Johnson finished with 28 carries at 2.5 yards per attempt and no touchdowns last year.
