今週末、イーライ・ハイデンライヒが自身初のスティーラーズのルーキー・ミニキャンプに参加し、マイク・マッカーシーHC（ヘッドコーチ）から高評価を受けた。
海軍士官学校出身でドラフト7巡目指名の同選手は、他のルーキーやドラフト外選手たちとのドリルの中で、俊敏さと落ち着きを披露した。マッカーシーHCは土曜日の練習後の会見でハイデンライヒのスキルセットに触れ、頭の回転が速く、オフェンスの戦術をすぐに理解していると称賛した。
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The Pittsburgh Steelers capped the 2026 NFL Draft—hosted in their hometown—with the 230th overall pick, selecting versatile Navy running back Eli Heidenreich, a Mt. Lebanon native and lifelong fan. The pass-catching back, likened to ex-Steelers standout Kenneth Gainwell (lost to free agency), joins a crowded backfield with Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, and Kaleb Johnson.
Pittsburgh Steelers seventh-round pick Eli Heidenreich showed promising skills during rookie minicamp, prompting a shift in opinion from longtime critic Mark Kaboly. The former Navy midshipman, who appeared at the draft in uniform, had already agreed to terms with another team before his selection.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Navy running back and wide receiver Eli Heidenreich in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Pittsburgh native returns to his hometown team after a standout career at the Naval Academy. Heidenreich has already begun integrating with the roster during rookie minicamp.
Pittsburgh Steelers third-round pick Drew Allar will begin his professional career at the team's rookie minicamp on Friday. The Penn State quarterback has expressed enthusiasm about working with head coach Mike McCarthy. The minicamp comes as the Steelers weigh options at quarterback for the 2026 season.
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Anonymous NFL executives expressed puzzlement over the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 NFL Draft selections, particularly first-round pick Max Iheanachor and later versatile players. The picks aim to bolster the offense under new head coach Mike McCarthy amid concerns at quarterback and left tackle. One standout addition, wide receiver Germie Bernard, drew widespread praise.
The Pittsburgh Steelers opened their 2026 rookie minicamp on Friday as the team’s 10 draft picks took the field for the first time. Three of those rookies signed contracts on the opening day.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers signed wide receiver Germie Bernard and running back Eli Heidenreich to four-year rookie contracts on Monday. The moves leave only third-round quarterback Drew Allar unsigned among the team's 2026 draft class.