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Kaleb Johnson dominated on the ground in the Steelers second preseason game

Former Hawkeye running back Kaleb Johnson has high expectations heading into his rookie season with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Steelers selected Johnson as the No. 83 overall pick in the third round of this year's draft, taking a chance on the former Iowa star instead of drafting a quarterback.

Johnson entered training camp in great shape and impressed Head Coach Mike Tomlin with his fitness and preparedness as camp progressed.

Ahead of the Steelers' first preseason matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Johnson found himself at third-string on the depth chart, lower than he was expected to be.