Uma nova análise revisa o desempenho de bloqueio de corrida e passe do fullback do Pittsburgh Steelers, Riley Nowakowski, com base em sua temporada universitária de 2025 em Indiana.
Nowakowski jogou principalmente como tight end na temporada passada, com 474 snaps nessa posição. Ele registrou muito menos snaps em outras funções, incluindo 18 como fullback.
Fifth-round pick Riley Nowakowski has been lining up at fullback, tight end and in the slot during Pittsburgh Steelers organized team activities.
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Following the Pittsburgh Steelers' fifth-round selection of Riley Nowakowski in the 2026 NFL Draft, debate has emerged over limiting the Indiana product to fullback duties. Analyst Steve Palazzolo raised concerns about pigeonholing him, while running backs coach Ramon Chinyoung Sr. stressed versatile usage amid roster needs at tight end.
Analyst Warren Sharp has placed the Pittsburgh Steelers' running back room at 20th in the NFL ahead of the 2026 season.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers targeted their special teams weaknesses during the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting players to bolster returns and core contributions. This move addresses losses from free agency and a coaching change. The team added dynamic return specialist Kaden Wetjen and versatile fullback Riley Nowakowski.