Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 Rookie Class — Dynasty Fantasy Grades

Pittsburgh Steelers drafted 7 2026 rookies at fantasy-relevant positions (QB, RB, TE, WR). This page tracks each Pittsburgh Steelers rookie's dynasty value through three lenses: NFL draft capital, team opportunity (vacated production, depth-chart situation, scheme tendencies), and consensus dynasty ADP across tracked mock and real rookie drafts. Pittsburgh Steelers enter 2026 with 40 vacated targets — a real opportunity for a rookie receiver to step into immediate volume. Click any player for the full evidence wall: combine, college production, scouting verdict, and projected role.

PIT 2026 Rookies

Player Pos School NFL Pick Dynasty ADP
TEChamon Metayer TE Arizona State 33.0
TELake McRee TE USC 36.0
WRGermie Bernard WR Alabama R2 #47 18.3
QBDrew Allar QB Penn State R3 #76 33.5
WRKaden Wetjen WR Iowa R4 #121
TERiley Nowakowski TE Indiana R5 #169 67.6
RBEli Heidenreich RB Navy R7 #230 46.0

PIT Team Context

Scheme: power_run
Pass rate: 53%
Rush rate: 47%
Vacated targets: 40
Vacated carries: 25
OL rank: #14
Depth chart by position
  • QB: high need — rookie has a path to early snaps
  • RB: set at the position — rookie likely buried Year 1
  • WR: set at the position — rookie likely buried Year 1
  • TE: depth role — rookie competes for rotational reps

Pick #21. Hosting draft in Pittsburgh. Signed Rico Dowdle ($12.25M RB), Michael Pittman ($59M WR via trade from IND). Lost Aaron Rodgers, Gainwell, Calvin Austin, Thielen. QB is the need — Rodgers gone. 10-7.