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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 July 22, 2026.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DK Metcalf | WR | PIT | 5.09 | 9 |
| 2 | Jaylen Warren | RB | PIT | 6.05 | 9 |
| 3 | Michael Pittman Jr. | WR | PIT | 6.11 | 9 |
| 4 | Rico Dowdle | RB | PIT | 7.07 | 9 |
| 5 | Pittsburgh Defense | DEF | PIT | 13.08 | 9 |
| 6 | Germie Bernard | WR | PIT | 14.05 | 9 |
| 7 | Chris Boswell | PK | PIT | 14.09 | 9 |
DK Metcalf
DK Metcalf's current ADP is 5.09, which is the 9th pick of the 5th round, and 56th selection overall.
Jaylen Warren
Jaylen Warren's current ADP is 6.05, which is the 5th pick of the 6th round, and 65th selection overall.
Michael Pittman Jr.
Michael Pittman Jr.'s current ADP is 6.11, which is the 11th pick of the 6th round, and 70th selection overall.
Rico Dowdle
Rico Dowdle's current ADP is 7.07, which is the 7th pick of the 7th round, and 78th selection overall.
Pittsburgh Defense
Pittsburgh Defense's current ADP is 13.08, which is the 8th pick of the 13th round, and 152nd selection overall.
Germie Bernard
Germie Bernard's current ADP is 14.05, which is the 5th pick of the 14th round, and 160th selection overall.
Chris Boswell
Chris Boswell's current ADP is 14.09, which is the 9th pick of the 14th round, and 164th 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
DK Metcalf, DK Metcalf Likely to See Decreased Role
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf might be trending in the wrong direction in 2026. Metcalf was a two-time Pro Bowler in Seattle before getting traded to the Steelers ahead of the 2025 campaign. Metcalf was underutilized in Pittsburgh with 59 receptions, which was his lowest since his rookie season. He also finished with a career-low 850 receiving yards across 15 games with the Steelers. Metcalf was the top option in Pittsburgh and saw a team-high 99 targets last season. It doesn't help his case that 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers is under center again this season. The Steelers have also added Michael Pittman Jr. and drafted Germie Bernard in the second round of this year's draft. Metcalf has more competition for targets and the same quarterback as the season before. This is a recipe for Metcalf's stats to decline again in 2026.
July 20, 2026 5:17 PM EST
Darnell Washington, Darnell Washington Unlikely to Be a Major Fantasy Factor After a Career Year
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington enjoyed the first top 40 fantasy finish of his young career in 2025, but with changes coming to the Steelers offense ahead of his fourth season, his TE38 result could prove to be a high-water mark. After operating with an extra tight end on the field at one of the league's highest rates in 2025, the Steelers have moved on from offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, with new head coach Mike McCarthy set to call plays and expected to heavily utilize three-receiver sets as he has throughout his career. Pittsburgh traded for two-time 1,000-yard receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and spent a second-round pick on Alabama's Germie Bernard, further suggesting a move away from the 2025 offense that ran primarily through its tight ends and running backs. Veteran Jonnu Smith, who led all Steelers tight ends with 57 targets in 2025, remains unsigned, but with Pittsburgh's offseason moves hinting at a de-emphasis on the position, those vacated looks are more likely to be spread among the new wide receivers. With sixth-year veteran Pat Freiermuth the more likely option to be regularly mixed into the passing offense, Washington is not a player drafters will need to target in 2026.
Darnell Washington player page.
July 20, 2026 6:59 AM EST
Germie Bernard, Germie Bernard's Versatility Gives Him a Chance to Shine in Pittsburgh's New-Look Offense
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and after a number of scant seasons, a team that once had a reputation for never missing at the position again looks to have one of its strongest receiver rooms in years. With the offense running primarily through the running backs and tight ends in Arthur Smith's final season as offensive coordinator, DK Metcalf's 59 catches for 850 yards and six touchdowns all led the position group by a wide margin. With new head coach Mike McCarthy assuming play-calling duties in his reunion with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, there is an expectation for more three-receiver sets and a higher passing volume. And while a 42-year-old Rodgers may no longer have the arm talent that allowed him to reach one of the highest peaks in the history of the league, Bernard's combination of size and speed, along with his dependability and inside-to-outside versatility, make him a perfect fit in an offense looking to push the ball downfield as much as Rodgers' right shoulder will allow. While a bit of an overlapping skill set with Michael Pittman Jr. could limit his ceiling, particularly early in the year, Bernard is practically free in drafts, and at RotoBaller's WR68, he's a player worth taking a late-round swing on in hopes that the Steelers offense could surprise in 2026.
July 18, 2026 5:50 AM EST
Pat Freiermuth, Pat Freiermuth Could Have a Bigger Role for Steelers in 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth could have an expanded role in 2026 in his sixth year with the organization in new head coach Mike McCarthy's offense, according to Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Freiermuth took a step back in 2025 in the Steel City in the first year with veteran QB Aaron Rodgers running the offense, and he had to share valuable targets with both Jonnu Smith and Darnell Washington, which led to a disappointing 41-486-4 line in 17 regular-season games (eight starts) for fantasy managers. The Steelers added veteran receiver Michael Pittman Jr., who figures to be a big part of the Steelers' passing attack this year, but Smith and running back Kenneth Gainwell, who had a career-high 73 receptions in 2025, are gone. With all that said, fantasy managers still probably shouldn't consider Freiermuth as much more than a low-end TE2 target in TE-premium leagues. The former second-rounder in 2021 out of Penn State has never exceeded 732 receiving yards or seven touchdowns in his five seasons, and Rodgers hasn't typically relied heavily on the tight end position in his Hall of Fame career.
July 17, 2026 5:14 PM EST
Roman Wilson, Roman Wilson has a Lot to Prove in Training Camp
Jack Markowski of Sports Illustrated writes that Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson has a lot to prove this summer in training camp after failing to take advantage of his opportunity in the passing game in 2025, finishing with just 12 catches on 21 targets for 166 yards and two touchdowns in 13 regular-season games (four starts). The key for Wilson is to build up his chemistry with future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers in new head coach Mike McCarthy's offense. But even if Wilson can do that, he won't be guaranteed a regular role on offense after the offseason additions of veteran Michael Pittman Jr. and rookie Germie Bernard. The only advantage Wilson has is the fact that he played with Rodgers last year, which could give him a leg up over the polished Bernard going into Week 1 of the 2026 season. The 25-year-old former third-rounder in 2024 out of the University of Michigan is blessed with quickness and the ability to play inside and outside, but he's currently outside of RotoBaller's top-100 WR rankings after his disappointing 2025 finish.
July 16, 2026 9:15 AM EST
