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 15, 2025.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DK Metcalf | WR | PIT | 4.09 | 5 |
| 2 | Kaleb Johnson | RB | PIT | 7.02 | 5 |
| 3 | Jaylen Warren | RB | PIT | 7.06 | 5 |
| 4 | Pittsburgh Defense | DEF | PIT | 10.08 | 5 |
| 5 | Jonnu Smith | TE | PIT | 14.01 | 5 |
| 6 | Aaron Rodgers | QB | PIT | 14.08 | 5 |
| 7 | Chris Boswell | PK | PIT | 14.09 | 5 |
| 8 | Calvin Austin III | WR | PIT | 15.04 | 5 |
DK Metcalf's current ADP is 4.09, which is the 9th pick of the 4th round, and 45th selection overall.
Kaleb Johnson's current ADP is 7.02, which is the 2nd pick of the 7th round, and 73rd selection overall.
Jaylen Warren's current ADP is 7.06, which is the 6th pick of the 7th round, and 78th selection overall.
Pittsburgh Defense's current ADP is 10.08, which is the 8th pick of the 10th round, and 116th selection overall.
Jonnu Smith's current ADP is 14.01, which is the 1st pick of the 14th round, and 157th selection overall.
Aaron Rodgers's current ADP is 14.08, which is the 8th pick of the 14th round, and 163rd selection overall.
Chris Boswell's current ADP is 14.09, which is the 9th pick of the 14th round, and 164th selection overall.
Calvin Austin III's current ADP is 15.04, which is the 4th pick of the 15th round, and 171st 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 |
According to Andrew Fillipponi, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson is unlikely to have a big role on offense early in the season. Johnson still needs to work on his pass protection and pass-catching ability before taking on a bigger role. It's still fairly early in training camp, so things could change from now to Week 1. The expectation is that Jaylen Warren will be the lead back to start the season. After that, Johnson and Kenneth Gainwell figure to get mixed in as change-of-pace backs. If Johnson improves quickly, he could see his role on the team grow rapidly. The Steelers are high on Johnson after taking him in the third-round, but it seems like the rookie back still has things to work on before he's ready to take on a larger workload.
August 15, 2025 9:20 AM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters on Thursday that quarterback Mason Rudolph will again be the team's starting QB for their meeting with the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday. Tomlin also noted that the players who didn't play in their win against the Jaguars last week will sit out once more. It seems we'll have to wait at least one more week before we see veteran signal-caller Aaron Rodgers don the Steelers' black and yellow for the first time. Rudolph was efficient in their preseason opener, completing 90% of his passes for 84 yards and a score before teammate Skylar Thompson relieved him. It will be that duo again this weekend, unless Will Howard (hand) is cleared for action.
August 14, 2025 8:45 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will not play in the team's second preseason game this Saturday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN. Rodgers will sit again and probably won't play in the preseason finale next week, either. The 41-year-old future Hall of Famer has seen it all at this point and needs to save the bullets he has left for the regular season. Backup Mason Rudolph will make another start this weekend at QB for Pittsburgh. Rodgers looked slow last year in his final season with the New York Jets while coming off an Achilles tear, and there's no guarantee he'll be any more athletic another year older. Rodgers still has the ability to sling it, but injuries will be a big concern, and it's hard to envision him lighting up box scores on a weekly basis in what is expected to be a run-first Steelers offense.
August 14, 2025 2:50 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that wide receiver Calvin Austin III (abdomen) and tight end Jonnu Smith (knee) are considered day-to-day. "Hopefully they're back sooner rather than later," Tomlin said. The head coach categorized Smith's injury as knee soreness, while Austin is working through a minor abdominal issue. It remains to be seen if either play will suit up for the second preseason game on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but even if they don't, they should be ready for the Week 1 regular-season opener in early September. Austin has the inside track to be the WR2 behind DK Metcalf this year, but that role is still unlikely to give the 26-year-old enough volume to make him an every-week starter in fantasy. Meanwhile, Smith lost most of his fantasy appeal in the offseason trade from Miami to Pittsburgh.
August 12, 2025 6:05 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (abdomen) has been dealing with a minor abdominal muscle issue, sources told Alan Saunders of PGH Steelers Now. According to Austin's agent, it is the only reason that he has not been practicing with the team at training camp. Austin has missed practice for several days and didn't play in last week's preseason opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Head coach Mike Tomlin said he expects Austin to return to practice soon, and his injury isn't expected to impact his readiness for Week 1 of the regular season. He's entering the final year of his current deal, but his agent, Rodney Williams, confirmed that his client isn't holding out. If healthy, the 26-year-old is the favorite for WR2 duties in Pittsburgh in 2025 behind DK Metcalf, although that role isn't expected to yield much volume for what should be a run-first offense.
Calvin Austin III player page.
August 12, 2025 3:16 PM EST
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