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 July 22, 2025.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DK Metcalf | WR | PIT | 4.11 | 5 |
| 2 | Kaleb Johnson | RB | PIT | 7.01 | 5 |
| 3 | Jaylen Warren | RB | PIT | 7.03 | 5 |
| 4 | Pittsburgh Defense | DEF | PIT | 10.10 | 5 |
| 5 | Jonnu Smith | TE | PIT | 12.05 | 5 |
| 6 | Pat Freiermuth | TE | PIT | 12.11 | 5 |
| 7 | Aaron Rodgers | QB | PIT | 14.02 | 5 |
| 8 | Chris Boswell | PK | PIT | 14.03 | 5 |
| 9 | Calvin Austin III | WR | PIT | 14.12 | 5 |
| 10 | Roman Wilson | WR | PIT | 15.06 | 5 |
DK Metcalf's current ADP is 4.11, which is the 11th pick of the 4th round, and 47th selection overall.
Kaleb Johnson's current ADP is 7.01, which is the 1st pick of the 7th round, and 73rd selection overall.
Jaylen Warren's current ADP is 7.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 7th round, and 74th selection overall.
Pittsburgh Defense's current ADP is 10.10, which is the 10th pick of the 10th round, and 118th selection overall.
Jonnu Smith's current ADP is 12.05, which is the 5th pick of the 12th round, and 136th selection overall.
Pat Freiermuth's current ADP is 12.11, which is the 11th pick of the 12th round, and 143rd selection overall.
Aaron Rodgers's current ADP is 14.02, which is the 2nd pick of the 14th round, and 157th selection overall.
Chris Boswell's current ADP is 14.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 14th round, and 159th selection overall.
Calvin Austin III's current ADP is 14.12, which is the 12th pick of the 14th round, and 168th selection overall.
Roman Wilson's current ADP is 15.06, which is the 6th pick of the 15th round, and 173rd selection overall.
| Week | Home/Away | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Away | Atlanta Falcons |
| 2 | Away | Denver Broncos |
| 3 | Home | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 4 | Away | Indianapolis Colts |
| 5 | Home | Dallas Cowboys |
| 6 | Away | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 7 | Home | New York Jets |
| 8 | Home | New York Giants |
| 10 | Away | Washington Commanders |
| 11 | Home | Baltimore Ravens |
| 12 | Away | Cleveland Browns |
| 13 | Away | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 14 | Home | Cleveland Browns |
| 15 | Away | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 16 | Away | Baltimore Ravens |
| 17 | Home | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 18 | Home | Cincinnati Bengals |
The Athletic's Mike DeFabo writes that rookie third-round running back Kaleb Johnson is an ideal scheme fit for Pittsburgh Steelers coordinator Arthur Smith's offense after Iowa alum excelled on wide-zone runs with the Hawkeyes. Although the Steelers weren't very efficient, only three teams ran the football more in 2024. The 21-year-old Johnson has plenty of competition in Pittsburgh's backfield in his rookie campaign with Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell in the fold, but he profiles as the team's back of the future and should get more chances out of the backfield as the season plays out. Johnson has a physical, bruising style and is also patient, which is reminiscent of former RB Najee Harris, but he should produce more big plays after racking up 1,537 yards and 21 touchdowns on 240 carries in his final season at Iowa. He'll be more attractive in standard-scoring fantasy formats as an RB3/flex candidate.
July 15, 2025 6:48 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Cordarrelle Patterson could be "on the outside looking in" in regards to the team's backfield mix, according to Mike DeFabo of The Athletic. The 34-year-old Patterson appeared in 13 games for Pittsburgh last season, serving as both a kick returner and a gadget piece on offense (215 yards from scrimmage on 44 total touches). The Steelers added rookie Kaleb Johnson in the draft and former Philadelphia Eagles' back Kenneth Gainwell in free agency, so there is increased competition in the running back room. Patterson does have a history with Pittsburgh play-caller Arthur Smith dating back to their time together in Atlanta, which might make it more likely that he's still in the Steelers' 2025 plans.
Cordarrelle Patterson player page.
July 10, 2025 10:47 AM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver coach Zach Azzanni noted during the team's minicamp that he believes wide receiver Calvin Austin III is poised to step into the offense's No. 2 pass-catching role. "I think that '2' spot is all Calvin's right now," said Azzanni. The Memphis alum put together his best statistical season in 2024 with a decent 36/548/4 line as the team's third-leading wideout. However, even with the departure of ex-teammate George Pickens vacating 103 targets, it won't be an easy path to fantasy relevance. Pickens was replaced by DK Metcalf, who will garner his fair share of looks, and Austin III will now have to contend with two viable options at tight end in Pat Freiermuth and the newly acquired Jonnu Smith. The 26-year-old offers the most juice on the team, but Pittsburgh's propensity to run and productive teammates will likely limit his fantasy value outside of best ball formats.
Calvin Austin III player page.
July 3, 2025 7:17 PM EST
The Pittsburgh Steelers view new tight end Jonnu Smith as a tight end, a slot wide receiver and a fullback and will use him in a hybrid role in offensive coordinator Arthur Smith's offense. Despite already having tight end Pat Freiermuth, the Steelers acquired Smith, cornerback Jalen Ramsey and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the Miami Dolphins on Monday in exchange for safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 2027 fifth-rounder. Smith will reunite with Arthur Smith after posting a 50-582-3 line in 2023 with the Atlanta Falcons. At the time, the 582 receiving yards were a career-high for Smith until he went off for 88 catches, 884 yards and eight TDs with Miami last season. The 29-year-old will now be working with veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers in what's expected to be a run-first offense. The move to Pittsburgh is definitely bad news for Smith's fantasy upside as a TE1 in 2025.
June 30, 2025 9:36 PM EST
The Miami Dolphins are trading Pro Bowl tight end Jonnu Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a late-round pick swap, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The 29-year-old had the best season of his career in 2024, posting 88 receptions for 884 yards and eight touchdowns in 17 games. This move reunites him with Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, who worked with the tight end in Tennessee and Atlanta for a total of five seasons. The Steelers were hurting for weapons behind the recently acquired DK Metcalf, so Smith should be viewed as the clear No. 2 option in the passing attack led by Aaron Rodgers. Pat Freiermuth, Roman Wilson, and Calvin Austin III are minor losers of this trade and will have a tougher time commanding targets in 2025. As for Miami, De'Von Achane, Tyreek Hill, and Jaylen Waddle now have less target competition. Julian Hill figures to enter the TE1 role for now.
June 30, 2025 11:16 AM EST
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