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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 September 10, 2025.

#	Name	Pos	Team	ADP	Bye
1	DK Metcalf	WR	PIT	4.02	9
2	Jaylen Warren	RB	PIT	7.04	9
3	Kaleb Johnson	RB	PIT	7.04	9
4	Pittsburgh Defense	DEF	PIT	10.03	9

DK Metcalf

DK Metcalf's current ADP is 4.02, which is the 2nd pick of the 4th round, and 38th selection overall.

Jaylen Warren

Jaylen Warren's current ADP is 7.04, which is the 4th pick of the 7th round, and 76th selection overall.

Kaleb Johnson

Kaleb Johnson's current ADP is 7.04, which is the 4th pick of the 7th round, and 76th selection overall.

Pittsburgh Defense

Pittsburgh Defense's current ADP is 10.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 10th round, and 111th 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

Germie Bernard, Germie Bernard Expected to Require Some Patience in Dynasty Leagues

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Germie Bernard has an encouraging draft stock as a second-round pick and has drawn praise from the coaching staff, but his position on the depth chart could prevent him from having immediate fantasy relevance. Managers may need to exercise a little patience in dynasty leagues, as Bernard projects to open 2026 as the Steelers' No. 3 receiver behind DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. That's not to say that he should be avoided in dynasty leagues, though. Metcalf has missed at least two games in each of the last two seasons, so injuries could strike at any time and result in Bernard taking on a larger role. Plus, as a second-rounder from Alabama, we know he's a talented player who could earn more playing time simply by producing this summer and early in his rookie season. Managers may have to be a little patient, but the upside is very encouraging. Bernard is a solid target at the end of the first round or start of the second round in 2026 rookie drafts. He ranks as the WR60 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings.

Germie Bernard player page.

June 1, 2026 8:23 AM EST

Rico Dowdle, Rico Dowdle's Dynasty Value Fading Ahead of First Season in Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle is entering his first year with the team in 2026 after racking up 1,373 scrimmage yards and seven touchdowns on 275 touches across 17 games with the Carolina Panthers in 2025. Dowdle began the year as the RB2 in Carolina but eventually took over the lead role following an early-season injury to Panthers back Chuba Hubbard. While Dowdle's season-long numbers are impressive, his production tailed off down the stretch of the season after Hubbard returned from injury. Dowdle failed to crack 60 rushing yards in any of his final eight games of the season and logged just six touches in the Panthers' playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Dowdle now enters a similar backfield dynamic in Pittsburgh, where he figures to split touches with Steelers back Jaylen Warren. Dowdle's upside in the event of an injury to Warren could be enormous, but his production figures to be limited as long as both backs are splitting touches. In dynasty formats, managers may want to consider selling high on Dowdle.

Rico Dowdle player page.

May 29, 2026 12:11 PM EST

Darnell Washington, Darnell Washington Participating in OTAs

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington is participating in OTAs, per Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show. The 24-year-old ended the 2025 season on injured reserve after suffering a broken arm in Week 17, but it appears that he's fully healthy and ready to go heading into 2026. Across 16 games before getting injured last season, Washington hauled in 31 receptions for 364 yards and one touchdown on 43 targets. While Washington's numbers were all career-bests, he has not been able to establish himself as a reliable pass-catcher since being selected by Pittsburgh in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. With fellow Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth still in the picture entering 2026, Washington appears unlikely to see a major role change in the upcoming season. Washington currently ranks as RotoBaller's TE40 for redraft leagues.

Darnell Washington player page.

May 28, 2026 12:17 PM EST

Jaylen Warren, Jaylen Warren Slimmed Down Over the Offseason

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren is down to 205 lbs. for OTAs and is "looking slimmer" per Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Warren was listed at 215 lbs. for the 2025 season. The 27-year-old set career-highs across the board last season for the Steelers, finishing the year with 1,291 yards from scrimmage and eight touchdowns on 251 touches across 16 games (15 starts). Entering 2026, Warren projects to split backfield reps with new Steelers running back Rico Dowdle, who was signed to a two-year contract in March. Dowdle profiles as more of a downhill, short-yardage back, so Warren's weight loss could be a sign that the team wants him to focus on shiftiness for an open-field, pass-catching role. Both Pittsburgh running backs profile as mid-tier RB3/flex options entering 2026.

Jaylen Warren player page.

May 28, 2026 12:08 PM EST

Rico Dowdle, Rico Dowdle's Dynasty Ceiling Limited By Backfield Committee in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle began the 2025 season as the RB2 for the Carolina Panthers behind Chuba Hubbard. However, an early-season injury to Hubbard opened the door for Dowdle, and he finished the year with 1,373 scrimmage yards and seven touchdowns on 275 touches across 17 games for Carolina. The Steelers rewarded Dowdle with a two-year, $12.25 million contract in free agency, and he now forms a two-headed backfield monster in Pittsburgh with veteran back Jaylen Warren. Warren's presence in Pittsburgh likely caps Dowdle's production ceiling, particularly in the passing game. Still, Dowdle should be the team's primary early-down and goal-line rusher, a role he's proven he can excel in in recent years. In dynasty formats, Dowdle profiles as a solid flex option with some upside heading into 2026.