Jahvaree Ritzie, an undrafted defensive lineman, is positioned at the back of a deep Pittsburgh Steelers depth chart heading into the 2026 offseason.
Ritzie, who measures 6 feet 4 inches and 294 pounds, signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Steelers in January after spending 2025 with the New England Patriots. In his lone preseason appearance with the Patriots, he recorded four tackles over 61 snaps while playing at defensive tackle positions. His college career at North Carolina included 6.5 sacks in 2024 and an 84-yard interception return for a touchdown against Virginia. Five defensive linemen hold cemented roster spots with the Steelers, while several others including rookies Gabe Rubio and Kevin Jobity Jr. compete for additional positions. Ritzie will need strong performances in training camp to advance beyond likely practice squad consideration.
