The Pittsburgh Steelers fell in love with the Iowa program during the 2025 NFL Draft. The Steelers' organization selected two Hawkeyes in the draft and signed one via an undrafted free agent contract.
Former Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson (third round, No. 83) and defensive lineman Yahya Black (round five, No. 164) were drafted by the Steelers.
Defensive back Sebastian Castro was signed to a undrafted free agent contract.
As a fifth-round pick, there are no guarantees that Black will make the roster, and he began the preseason as the No.