The Pittsburgh Steelers have massive needs at both running back and along the defensive line going into the 2025 NFL draft.
The Steelers let Najee Harris walk in free agency and now sport a running backs room of Jaylen Warren, Cordarrelle Patterson and free-agent signing Kenneth Gainwell, a group that lacks a legitimate starter. Gainwell and Warren are best suited as complementary backs, and Patterson is past his prime.
Meanwhile, the Steelers need an upgrade upfront next to Cam Heyward after parting ways with Larry Ogunjobi this offseason, and someone who can take the torch from Heyward when he inevitably calls it a career.
Based on the team's list of reported top-30 visits, which includes eight running backs and six defensive linemen, it would appear that the Steelers are intent on drafting players at those positions.
Of all the positions the Steelers have gotten a look at, or will get a look at, running backs and defensive linemen have the highest totals of top-30 visits for the team.
Defensive line: J.J. Pegues, Yahya Black, Joshua Farmer, Elijah Roberts, Jamaree Caldwell, Derrick Harmon.
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Running back: D.J. Giddens, Dylan Sampson, Bhaysul Tuten, Ollie Gordon, Jaydon Blue, Kaleb Johnson, Omarion Hampton, RJ Harvey.
Per multiple reports, the Steelers are hosting Hampton, Gordon and Harmon on pre-draft visits Wednesday. Hampton and Harmon are both considered first-round picks, while Gordon could be an option for the Steelers on Day 2.
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