Steelers Wire
The Pittsburgh Steelers have several question marks surrounding their offense heading into the 2025 free agency period.
Although many will quickly point out the desperate need to re-sign either QB Justin Fields or Russell Wilson, the Pittsburgh Steelers are primarily a run-first team—with both starting-caliber RBs set to hit free agency in less than one month’s time.
Draft expert Daniel Jeremiah considered this when creating his latest 2025 NFL mock draft and projected the Pittsburgh Steelers to land Boise State superstar RB Ashton Jeanty:
“The Steelers spent the past two drafts beefing up their offensive line. Now they land a top-five player [Jeanty] in the class to run behind it.”
The idea that Jeanty would drop as far as 21st overall in the 2025 NFL Draft may be surprising—and unlikely—to almost everyone. However, many teams picking in the first 20 selections have far more pressing needs than running back.
Although the Pittsburgh Steelers would be wise to draft a defensive lineman, defensive back, or wide receiver with their first-round pick, Jeanty would be far too great a talent to pass up.
