Kaleb Johnson

Pittsburgh Steelers
Running Back

Personal

Age	21
Birthdate	August 14, 2003
Height	6'1"
Weight	224 lb

Draft

College	Iowa
Year	2025
Pick	Round: 3, Overall: 83
Team	PIT

Fantasy Value

Kaleb Johnson's fantasy value is measured by the players he could be traded for. Our trade analzyer estimates his value at 51 points, which makes his value similar to:

Quinshon Judkins (61 points)
Jaylen Warren (53 points)
Brian Robinson Jr. (49 points)
Isiah Pacheco (49 points)
Tyrone Tracy Jr. (42 points)

Kaleb Johnson is projected for 8.1 fantasy points in PPR scoring this week as he faces the New York Jets.

Week 1 Projections
Carries	Yards	Touchdowns
10.675	42.63	0.405

You can see where those projections compare to other RBs in our Running Back Rankings.

Player News

Kaleb Johnson: Kaleb Johnson Must Improve His Pass-Blocking

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie third-round running back Kaleb Johnson knows he must improve his pass-blocking skills if he wants to earn the coaching staff's trust with the hope of becoming an "every-down back" sooner than later. At 6-foot-1, 225 pounds, Johnson led the Big Ten in rushing yards (1,537), rushing touchdowns (21) and all-purpose yards (1,725) at Iowa in 2024. He's a scheme fit for Pittsburgh's zone-centric offense given his efficient production, writes The Athletic's Mike DeFabo. Even if the 21-year-old doesn't catch a ton of passes, he could stand out in fantasy with his big-play ability. There's opportunity in the Steel City, too, with Najee Harris no longer in town. Johnson is likely going to share touches with Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell, but he probably has the highest fantasy upside of the trio already.

May. 12, 2025 12:07 PM EST