The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson 83rd overall in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, giving them a new bell-cow running back to replace former starter Najee Harris, who left for the Los Angeles Chargers this offseason. Johnson enjoyed a breakout season with the Hawkeyes in 2024, starting 11 games and rushing for 1,537 yards on 240 carries (6.4 YPC) and 21 touchdowns, more than doubling his previous season high in rushing yards.
Johnson also caught 22 passes for 188 yards and two touchdowns last season, taking his career totals in the receiving department to 29 passes for 240 yards.