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The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Notre Dame running back and special teamer Max Hurleman, the team announced on Monday.
Hurleman had been with the team for a tryout during rookie minicamp over the weekend. He is the third player the Steelers have signed coming out of rookie camp, following fellow rookie tryout, tackle Gareth Warren, and veteran running back Trey Sermon.
Hurleman started out his collegiate journey as a running back at Colgate. With the Raiders, he played in 35 games and made 23 starts over four seasons. He was the starting running back in the 2021 and 2022 seasons, rushing 92 times for 346 yards and one touchdown in 2021 and 83 times for 397 yards in 2022. He was also a prolific receiver, catching 30 passes for 281 yards in 2021 and 20 for 239 yards and one touchdown in 2022.
In 2023, Hurleman moved to wide receiver, but did not see as much playing time, catching 28 passes for 273 yards and two touchdowns as a redshirt junior.
Hurleman then transferred to Notre Dame as a cornerback for the 2024 season. He played just three snaps of defense for the Fighting Irish.
No matter what position he is listed to play, Hurleman’s major contributions have come on special teams. He returned 23 punts for Notre Dame last season for 138 yards. He also returned punts and kicks for Colgate in his time with the Raiders.
At Notre Dame, Hurleman was a four-phase special teamer, playing on kickoff return, kick coverage, punt return and punt coverage units. In addition to his returns, he had four special teams tackles in 2024.
In a corresponding move, the Steelers released running back Aaron Shampklin.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Steelers Sign Notre Dame Special Teams Demon after Tryout
