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Steelers Top Fantasy Players
These are the top fantasy football players of the Pittsburgh Steelers as ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) in PPR-format mock drafts.
Data as of August 19, 2026.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaylen Warren | RB | PIT | 6.02 | 9 |
| 2 | DK Metcalf | WR | PIT | 6.04 | 9 |
| 3 | Michael Pittman Jr. | WR | PIT | 7.02 | 9 |
| 4 | Rico Dowdle | RB | PIT | 7.05 | 9 |
| 5 | Pittsburgh Defense | DEF | PIT | 12.01 | 9 |
| 6 | Chris Boswell | PK | PIT | 14.02 | 9 |
| 7 | Germie Bernard | WR | PIT | 15.03 | 9 |
| 8 | Aaron Rodgers | QB | PIT | 15.03 | 9 |
| 9 | Kaden Wetjen | WR | PIT | 15.05 | 9 |
| 10 | Pat Freiermuth | TE | PIT | 16.09 | 9 |
Jaylen Warren
Jaylen Warren's current ADP is 6.02, which is the 2nd pick of the 6th round, and 61st selection overall.
DK Metcalf
DK Metcalf's current ADP is 6.04, which is the 4th pick of the 6th round, and 64th selection overall.
Michael Pittman Jr.
Michael Pittman Jr.'s current ADP is 7.02, which is the 2nd pick of the 7th round, and 74th selection overall.
Rico Dowdle
Rico Dowdle's current ADP is 7.05, which is the 5th pick of the 7th round, and 76th selection overall.
Pittsburgh Defense
Pittsburgh Defense's current ADP is 12.01, which is the 1st pick of the 12th round, and 133rd selection overall.
Chris Boswell
Chris Boswell's current ADP is 14.02, which is the 2nd pick of the 14th round, and 157th selection overall.
Germie Bernard
Germie Bernard's current ADP is 15.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 15th round, and 170th selection overall.
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers's current ADP is 15.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 15th round, and 170th selection overall.
Kaden Wetjen
Kaden Wetjen's current ADP is 15.05, which is the 5th pick of the 15th round, and 172nd selection overall.
Pat Freiermuth
Pat Freiermuth's current ADP is 16.09, which is the 9th pick of the 16th round, and 188th selection overall.
Pittsburgh Steelers 2025 Schedule
| Week | Home/Away | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Home | Minnesota Vikings |
| 1 | Away | New York Jets |
| 2 | Home | Seattle Seahawks |
| 3 | Away | New England Patriots |
| 6 | Home | Cleveland Browns |
| 7 | Away | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 8 | Home | Green Bay Packers |
| 9 | Home | Indianapolis Colts |
| 10 | Away | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 11 | Home | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 12 | Away | Chicago Bears |
| 13 | Home | Buffalo Bills |
| 14 | Away | Baltimore Ravens |
| 15 | Home | Miami Dolphins |
| 16 | Away | Detroit Lions |
| 17 | Away | Cleveland Browns |
| 18 | Home | Baltimore Ravens |
Pittsburgh Steelers News
Rico Dowdle, Rico Dowdle Still Has a Real Shot to Lead Pittsburgh's Backfield
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle has a real chance to come out of camp with the larger share of this backfield. He rushed for 1,076 yards and six touchdowns on 236 carries with Carolina last season, added 39 catches for 297 yards and another score, and has now cleared 1,000 rushing yards in back-to-back years. Pittsburgh did not bring him in to sit, but Jaylen Warren is not going away either. Warren is still listed first on the initial depth chart, and the Steelers have continued giving both backs first-team work. The interesting part is that Pittsburgh itself has called Warren's No. 1 designation temporary while the coaching staff sorts out the split. Both backs have been described as capable of handling every down, so this could change by game plan or even by who has the hot hand. RotoBaller has Dowdle at RB29. That's a fair spot for the uncertainty, but there is more upside here if Dowdle ends up getting the heavier side of the workload. He looks like a solid middle-round target rather than someone to fade because of the committee.
August 16, 2026 9:35 AM EST
Jaylen Warren, Jaylen Warren a Safe Bet to Produce from His Latest Ambiguous Situation
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren has developed into one of the league's most well-rounded backs, topping 300 receiving yards in three straight seasons and 1,100 yards from scrimmage in two of three. Whether paired with a bruiser like Najee Harris or a pass-catching specialist like Kenny Gainwell, Warren has shown a knack for filling in wherever needed and often excelling while doing so. Now slated to share a backfield with a similar jack-of-all-trades in Rico Dowdle, there is an opportunity for both backs to produce in Mike McCarthy's up-tempo offense. Dowdle has rushed for 1,000 yards at each of his last two stops with the Panthers and Cowboys and has familiarity with McCarthy's system. Still, with Warren having already earned the trust of quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the incumbent could have an early advantage in any workload split, and his reliability to always do the right thing will make snaps difficult to take away. Both players represent excellent value in the middle rounds of 2026 drafts, and as the current RB27 by ADP, Warren has the opportunity to greatly outperform expectations after his RB16 finish a year ago in a not dissimilar situation.
August 16, 2026 6:38 AM EST
Darnell Washington, Darnell Washington Unlikely to Factor into Fantasy Plans for 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington caught a career-high 31 passes for 364 yards in 2025, but his activity in Thursday's preseason opener, while many of the team's starters were given the night off, is an indication that he is not viewed as a critical piece of the team's passing attack. Both Washington and sixth-year veteran Pat Freiermuth started the game with Mason Rudolph under center, with the latter catching one of his two targets for two yards while Washington was kept off the stat sheet. One of the most physically imposing players in the league, Washington is a dominant blocker at 6'7" and 264 pounds, but in a Mike McCarthy offense that favors three-receiver sets, he may see his receiving work limited after taking steps forward in that regard under offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. At RotoBaller's TE37, Washington should not factor into 2026 draft plans, and with the position as deep as it's ever been, he may not even enter into the streaming conversation as he might have in past seasons.
Darnell Washington player page.
August 15, 2026 6:01 AM EST
Pat Freiermuth, Pat Freiermuth Catches One Pass in Preseason Opener
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth had a quiet preseason opener in Thursday night's win over the Green Bay Packers, catching his only target for a two-yard gain in the 28-9 victory. Freiermuth didn't do much on offense on a night in which the Steelers rested veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers and top wide receivers DK Metcalf (undisclosed) and Michael Pittman Jr. (leg). His lone reception came near the goal line on a fourth-down pass from backup QB Mason Rudolph. The 27-year-old was a sleeper target at the TE position last year, but he never panned out, catching 41 of his 54 targets for 486 yards and four touchdowns in 17 regular-season games in his fifth year in the NFL. Jonnu Smith and pass-catching running back Kenny Gainwell left town in the offseason, but the addition of Pittman to new head coach Mike McCarthy's offense will most likely continue to keep Freiermuth's fantasy ceiling pretty low. With Rodgers running Pittsburgh's offense for one more year, fantasy managers should treat Freiermuth as a low-end TE2 option who is dependent on finding the end zone.
August 14, 2026 8:15 AM EST
Kaleb Johnson, Kaleb Johnson Gets Little Work in Preseason Opener
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson handled just two carries for three yards in Thursday night's preseason win over the Green Bay Packers. Johnson, a third-round pick in last year's NFL Draft, doesn't appear to have won over Pittsburgh's new coaching staff just yet, as he didn't enter the contest until late in the third quarter. Although he was listed as the team's RB3 on the updated depth chart released earlier this week, Johnson played behind veterans Travis Homer and Lew Nichols and was out-touched by rookie running back Eli Heidenreich in the second half. Johnson could see an uptick in opportunities as the preseason continues, but it's becoming increasingly unlikely that he will have a meaningful role in the offense this season behind Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle. While he remains worth stashing in deeper dynasty formats, Johnson is off the fantasy radar for redraft purposes.
August 13, 2026 7:51 PM EST
